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Anaphylaxis   sever allegic reaction  
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CPR mouth barrier   disposable barrier device used to prevent infection  
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crash cart   wheeled cart that contains emergency medical equipment  
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defibrilator   device that delivers an electric shock to a patient  
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syncope   fainting; the sudden loss of consciousness  
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AAMA   American Association of Medical Assistants  
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ABCD   airway, breathing, circulation, defibrilation  
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AED   automatic external defibrillator  
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AHA   American Heart Association  
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CPR   cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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FEMA   Federal Emergency Management Agency  
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HEPA   high efficiency particulate air filter  
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OSHA   Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
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PPE   personal protective equipment  
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abstract   te process of locating data in multiple source documents and accurately transferring it to a form  
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accept assignment   physician agrees to accept the amount approved by the insurance company as payment in full for a given service  
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advance beneficiary notice   a form patients sign agreeing to pay for covered Medicare services that may be dened due to medical necessity or frequency  
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allowed amount   the dollar amount for a service that an insurance company considers acceptable and uses to determine benefit payments AKA: approved amount  
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ancillary coverage   insurance coverage for services provided by other than a physician or hospital, such as dental, vision, or chiropractic care  
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appeal   process of asking for a review of a denied service or claim  
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approved amount   see allowed amount  
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assignment of benefits   request made by a patient to allow the insurance carrier to pay the health cre professional directly rather than issuing monies to the patient  
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balance billing   billing a patient for the dollar difference between the provider's charge and the insured approved amount; usually not permitted for participating providers  
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beneficiary   person who is elegible to receive benefits/services under an insurance policy  
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birthday rule   the parent with the birthday earlier in the year is the primary carrier for the children; the parent with the later birthday is the secondary carrier  
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bundling   combining multiple services under a single all inclusive CPT code and one charge  
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capitation plans   health care plans in which providers are paid set fees per month per member patients  
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caretaker   person or entity responsible for determining when and if a patient needs specific types of halth care; also called a gatekeeper or primary care provider (PCP)  
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carve outs   services that are reimbursed in addition to the base rate for the patient  
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catastrophic   large and usually unforeseen  
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categorically needed   Medicaid eligible patients who qualify for cash assistance as well as medical services  
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certificate of coverage   a letter from the insurance company that provides proof of type and timeframe of coverage when a patient teminates a health insurance policy  
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charge slip   document on which the physician indicates procedure and diagnosis codes; also called a routing slip; or see an encounter form  
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clean claim   insurance claim with no data errors  
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coinsurance   percentage of medical charges patients are responsible for according to their insurance plan contracts  
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commercial insurance   see private insurance  
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consumer-directed health care plans   health insurance plana that place patients in charge of how hteir health care dollars are spent  
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conversion factor   a constant dollar value multiplied by the relative value unit to determine the price of individual services  
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coordination of benefits   the process of determining which insurance policy should be billed first, second, or third when a patient is covered by multiple policies  
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copayment   set dollar fee per visit or service that patients are responsible for according to their insurance plan contracts  
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covered   services potentially eligible for reimbursement  
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deductable   monetary amount patients must pay to the provider for health care services before their health insurance benefits begin to pay  
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denied   a claim processed by an insurer and determined not eligible for payment  
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dependent   a family member or other individual who qualifies for coverage on the insured's policy; also called beneficiary, SEE ALSO insured;policy holder  
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disability insurance   insurance that covers other benefits due to a disability that prevents the individual from working  
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e-billing   process of sending health insurance claims electronically  
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elective procedure   procedure that will benefit the patient but does not need to be scheduled immediately  
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encounter form   document in which te physician indicates procedure ad diagnosis codes; also called a routing slip or charge slip  
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end-stage renal disease   total or nearly complete failure of the kidneys  
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exclusions   procedures or services not covered under an insurance plan  
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exclusive provider organization   a managed care contract with a smaller network of providers under which the employer agrees not to use any other networks in return for favorable pricing  
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explanation of benefits   a statement that accompanies payment from the insurance company which summarizes how the payment for each billed service was calculated and gives reasons for any items not paid  
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fee-for service   process in which insurance companies pay providers fees for each service provided to covered patients  
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fee schedule   list of the approved fees insurance carriers agree to pay to participating providers wh agree to contract with the carriers; also refers to the standard set of fees the provider chares to all insurers  
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flexible spending account   account into which employees place pretax earnings for projected medical expenses; also called health care reimbursement account  
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form locators   the boes to be completed on the CMS-1500 claim form  
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formulary   tiered list of drugs covered by an insurance company  
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gatekeeper   see caretaker  
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generic drugs   low-cost medications that duplicate their name brand counterparts in active ingredients and effect  
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geographical adjustment factor (GAF)   a numeric multiplier used by Medicare to adjust fees for the varying costs of practicing medicine in different areas of the country  
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group health insurance   a commercial insurance policy with rates based on a group of people, usually offered by an employer  
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health care reimbursement account   see flexible spending account  
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health maintenance organization   a group of physicians or medical centers that provides comprehensive service to members under a capitated payment plan; members care is covered only when using the designated providers  
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health savings account   tax free savings account used for medical expenses in conjunction with a high deductable health plan  
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hospice   facility or service for patients who are diagnosed with terminal illness and are expected to have 6 or fewer months to live  
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hospital services   patient care provided by a licensed acute care hospital  
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indemnity   see fee for service  
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individual insurance   a commercial insurance policy with rates based on individual health criteria  
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individual practice association   HMO'S tht are the most decentralized and involve contracting with individual physicians to create a healthcare delivery system  
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inpatient   a person who is admitted to the hospital for a minimum of 24 hours  
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insured   person who holds or owns an insurance policy; same as the member or the policyholder  
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liability insurance   type of insurance that covers injuries that occur on, in, or because if the insured's property  
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lifetime maximum benefit   monetary amount aloowed by an insurance carrier for a covered member's covered expenses over the member's lifetime  
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limiting charge   the maximum amount a Medicare non-PAR provider may bill the patient on an unassigned claim; 115% of the non-PAR fee schedule  
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long term disability insurance   insurance that covers lost wages and certain other benefits due to a disability that prevents the individual from working, usually for more than one year  
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managed care   a system of healthcare delivery focused on reducing costs by transferring risk to the provider and may limit the type and frequency of care members may receive  
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Medicaid   a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources  
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medical nessecity   criteria establishing when a service is appropriate  
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medical savings account   tax-free savings account for small employers and self-employed; used for medical expenses in conjunction with a high-deductable health plan  
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medically needy   Medicaid-eligible patients who are eligible for medical services, but not cash assistance  
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Medicare   federal program that covers medical expenses for those aged 65 and over, those with end-stage renal disease, and those with long term disabilities  
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member   the person who owns the insurance policy  
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negotiated fee schedule   a common reimbursement method in managed care whereby the MCO develops a list of fees for providers that they agree to accept in the participationg provider contract.  
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non-covered   services not eligible for reimbursement under any circumstances  
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nonparticipating provider   health care provider who has not contracted with a particular health insurance carrier  
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outliers   exceptional circumstances that cost far more or less than average  
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outpatient   a person who receives medical care at a hospital or other medical facitlity but who is not admitted for more than 24 hours  
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participating provider   health care provider who has contracted with a particular health insurance carrier  
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past timely filing limits   tme beyond which an insurance carrier will accept an insurance claim  
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payor number   unique identifying number assigned to each insurance carrier for the purpose of directing electronic claims  
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per case   per case payment method is used for hospitals; under this method, the hospital receives a pre-established amount per patient for the entire stay, based on the patient's diagnosis, regardless of how long htey are in or what services were provided  
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per diem   PER DAY payment method whereby the facility is paid a flat amount per day the patient remains, regardless of what services are provided  
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physician services   patient care provided by a licensed physician  
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point of service   an insurance offering in which a patient has acces to multiple plans, such as HMO  
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policyholder   person who holds or owns an insurance policy; same as the member or the insured  
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preauthorization   approval for treatment or service obtained from an insurance company before the care is provided  
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precertification   see preauthorization  
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pre-existing condition   condition for which a patient received treatment in certain time period before beginning coverage with a new insurance plan  
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preferred provider organization   organization that contracts with independant providers to preform services for members at discounted rates  
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premium   dollar amount paid to the insurance company to have coverage in force; usually paid monthly; employers may pay part or all of the premium as an employee benefit  
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preventative care   health care designed to keep a person healthy  
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private insurance   insurance not provided by the government but by an independant not-for-profit or for-profit company; also called commercial insurance  
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rejected   a claim that is returned to the provider without processing due to a technical error  
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relative value unit   unit of measurment assigned to medical services based on the resources required to provide it, includes work, practice expense, and liability insurance  
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resource based relative value scale   the methodology Medicare uses to establish physician fees, based on the relative value unit, the geographical adjustment factor, and the conversion factor  
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respite care   temporary care provided by an outside party to relieve the usual caregiver  
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self-insurance   type of insurance where rather than purchasing a commercial insurance policy, an employe sets aside a large reserve fund to directly reinburse employees for medical expenses  
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skilled nursing facitlity   a licensed facitlity whih primarily provides inpatient, skilled nursing care to patients who require medical, nursing, or rehabilitative services but does not provide the level of are or treatment available in a hospital  
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sliding scale fee   a provider's fee schedule that charges varying fees for the service based on a patient's financial ability to pay  
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staff model HMO   employs salaried physicians who treat members in facilities owned an operated by HMO  
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stop loss   the max amount the patient must pay out-of-pocket for copyments and coinsurance  
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subscriber   person who holds or owns an insurance policy; same as the member, or see the insured  
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superbill   document on which the physician indicates procedure and diagnosis codes; also called a routing slip or an encounter form  
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third-party administrator   a company that processes paperwork for claims for a self-insured employer  
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TRICARE   health insurance administered by the U.S. Dept of Defense for active duty military personnel, retired service personnel, and their eligible dependents; formally known as Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPUS)  
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unbundling   billing multiple services with seperate CPT codes and sperate charges that should be combined under a single CPT code and one charge  
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usual, customary, and resonable (UCR) fee   a fee determined by third party payers to reimburse providers based on the provider's normal fee, the range of fees charges by provider's of the same specialty in the same geographical area, and other factors to determine app. fees in unusual situations  
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waiting period   period after a new health insurance plan begins during which certain services are not covered  
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waiver   see advance beneficiary notice  
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worker's compensation   insurance coverage for job-related illness or injury provided by employers  
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ABN   advance beneficiary notice  
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ADA   American Dental Association  
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CDHP   Consumer Directed Health Plan  
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CF   conversion factor  
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CHAMPVA   Civilian Health ad Medical Program of the Veterans Administration  
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CMS   Centers for Medicare and Medicaid  
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COB   coordination of benefits  
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COBRA   Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act  
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CPT   Current Procedural Terminology  
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CSRS   civil service  
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DEERS   defense enrollment eligibility reporting system  
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DME   durable medical equipment  
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EMC   electronic media claims  
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EOB   explination of benefits  
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EPO   Exclusive provider organization  
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ESRD   end-stage renal disease  
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FERS   Federal employee retirement system  
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FL   form locator  
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FSA   flexible spending account  
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GAF   geographical adjustment factor  
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HCFA   Health Care Financing Administration  
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HCRA   health care reimbursement account  
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HIPAA   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act  
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HMO   health maintenance organization  
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HSA   Health Savings Account  
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