Glossary of Healthcare Terms

   

0-9   A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Chiropractic

A form of alternative medicine originating from the belief that vertebral lining would serve to remedy diseases.

Chiropractic Diplomate

Chiropractic physicians who pursue advance degrees and pass the required exams obtain "diplomate" status in the specialized field.

Chiropractors

Chiropractic treatment focuses on spinal manipulation (referred to as spinal adjustment) and the body

Chronic Care

Provision of diagnostic and therapeutic services for long-lasting or recurring illnesses and diseases.

Civil Liability

Liability that allocates accountability for potential lawsuits.

Civil Monetary Penalty

Financial penalties levied against parties found guilty of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute or submitting false claims for government reimbursement.

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran Affairs (CHAMPVA)

The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran Affairs is the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) healthcare program for the spouses and children of veterans who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services

The former name for TRICARE.

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)

CHAMPUS is the former name for TRICARE.

Clearinghouses

Companies that assesses provider claims for errors and securely forwards the bill to the correct payor.

Clients

Targets whose preliminary proposal is negotiated to an engagement agreement (contract) are considered clients.

Clinical Benchmarking

A type of benchmarking, often dependent upon the level of investment and multidisciplinary efforts across several levels of care, is utilized for continuous development and maintenance of quality healthcare, attaining targeted patient-focused outcomes, and identifying evidence-based benchmarks for best practices, among other clinical outcomes.

Clinical Decision Support (CDS)

Clinical decision support is a technology that provides clinicians with real-time feedback about a wide-range of diagnostic and treatment related information as they are entering electronic orders.

Clinical Laboratory

Services provided at these sites involve the collection and examination of bodily materials for the purposes of diagnosing, preventing, treating and assessing an illness or condition.
Display #