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17 Cards in this Set
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empirical |
learned from observation or experiment |
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curative |
treatment that cures disease |
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fee for service |
a means of payment for health care in which reimbursement for each service provided is made in full or part |
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formulatory |
an insurance carrier's official list of covered medications |
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health insurance |
purchase of protection for covered services related to health care |
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holistic |
considering the whole , entire person, when providing health care |
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managed care |
movement in health care based on reducing the health care costs while providing high-quality care |
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symptomatic |
therapy for symptoms of a disease |
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palliative |
therapy that reduces the effects of a disease |
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residency |
a program to provide training in a medical specialty |
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utilization review |
assessing & reviewing medical services to determine whether they are appropriate |
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capitation |
fixed amount that is payed to the provider regardless of the amount of care provided |
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ambulatory care |
medical care that is provided on an outpatient basis |
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Dx |
disease |
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Rx |
prescription |
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Tx |
treatment |
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Pt |
patient |
