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insurance terms and acronyms week 3

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continuity of care   the delivery of services provided to a person that proceeds without a lapse or interruption, with the intended purpose of maintaining a level of health and treatment.  
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copayment   a specified amount the insured must pay toward the charge for professional services rendered at the time of service.  
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deductible   an amount to be paid before insurance will pay.  
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Fee schedule   a list of predetermined payment amounts for professional services provided to patients.  
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Policy holder   a person or group in whose name an insurance policy is held  
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Socialized medicine   medical and hospital care for all at a nominal cost by means of government regulation of health care and subsidies derived from taxation.  
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third party payer   a fancy way of referring to your health plan or health insurer. When you see a doctor or go in for a medical procedure, you'll pay a share of the bill, maybe through a copayment.  
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accreditation   a process in which an educational institution or program establishes credibility or legitimacy by complying with predetermined standards.  
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capitation   the health care provider is paid a fixed amount per member per month for each patient who is a member of a particular insurance organization regardless of whether services were provided.  
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fee for service   payment for each service that is provided; individuals who choose to pay high premiums so that they have the flexibility to seek medical care from health care professionals of their choice.  
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gag clause   A gag clause is often used as part of an employment contract as a way for an employer to protect special and/or proprietary corporate information, trade secrets, and confidential employee information.  
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gatekeeper   one who regulates access to someone or something; in insurance, a primary care physician who coordinates the patient's referral to specialists and hospital admissions.  
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EFT   electronic funds transfer  
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EHR   electronic healthcare records  
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EOB   Explanation of Benefits  
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ERA   electronic remittance advice  
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FECA   Federal Employment Compensation Act  
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HCPCS   Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System  
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HIPAA   Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act  
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HMO   health maintenance organization  
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ICD   international Classification of Disease  
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IPA   independent practice association  
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IPO   integrated provider organization  
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