Glossary of Healthcare Terms

   

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Allopathic

"A method of healing founded on a scientific basis."

Allopathic Medicine

A system of medical practice that aims to combat disease by use of remedies (as drugs or surgery) producing effects different from or incompatible with those produced by the disease being treated.

Allopathy

The traditional form of medicine, whereby interventions and remedies are used to treat various illnesses or conditions.

Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

A freestanding facility that is certified by Medicare that performs certain types of same-day procedures on an outpatient basis without hospitalization.

Ancillary Services and Technical Component (ASTC)

Professional charges for patient services that are delivered in conjunction with the principle practitioner that diagnoses and treats the patient. The technical component of billing, with its own CPT codes, includes equipment, supplies, and facilities.

Antitrust

A body of law charged with combatting anti-competitive behavior which would impair the ability of free markets to function properly. Antitrust involves the regulation of mergers and acquisitions, as well as scrutiny of behavior between competitors which may restrain trade.

Any Willing Provider Laws

Laws that require managed care plans to contract with all healthcare providers that meet their terms and conditions.

Appraisal Consulting

The development and reporting of a recommendation, analysis or opinion to solve a problem.

Appraisal Report

The development and reporting of an opinion of value of a business enterprise or equity interest in a business entity.

Appraisal Review

The development and reporting of an opinion regarding the quality of an appraisal report.

Arithmetic Mean

The average value of historical data utilized as a measure of central tendency.

Aromotherapy

It involves the use of flower, herb, and tree extracts to enhance and maintain health and wellness.

Assisted Living

A type of living arrangement in which meals, shelter, transportation, and the activities of daily living are provided either in-home or in a centralized location.

Assisted Living Facilities

Long-term care facilities that combine permanent housing with personal support services.

Audiologists

Audiologists provide services in the management of auditory and balance related conditions.
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