ACRONYMS Flashcards
(24 cards)
HHS
Health and Human Services
CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
OIG
Office of Inspector General
NIH
National Institute of Health
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
CDC
Center for Disease Control
ATSDR
Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
IHS
Indian Health Services
HRSA
Health Resources and Services Administration
What programs are under the CMS
MEDICARE/MEDICAID – CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE (State) – HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET PLACE – QIO
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
AHRQ
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
ACF
Administration for Children and Families
ACL
Administration for Community Living
QIO
Quality Improvement Organization
PSDA
Patient Self-Determination Act
DNR
Do Not Resusitate
PPACA
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
CMPL
Civil Monetary Penalties LAW
TCPA
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
SMS
Short Message Service or Text messages
FCBA - what is it
Fair Credit Billing Act - protects patients from inaccurate or unfair practices by issuing an open ended credit. The Act requires creditors to inform debtors of their rights and the responsibilities of the creditor.
APR
Annual Percentage Rate
PSDA
Patient Self Determination Act