Glossary of Healthcare Terms

"Physicians specifically trained for and skilled in comprehensive first contact and continuing care for persons with any undiagnosed sign, symptom, or health concern (the

Any non-public source of equity.

A type of benchmarking that focuses on the identification of particular key business processes or operational characteristics that require improvement.

An indication of the overall net effect of managerial efficiency of the enterprise.

The federal medical system that reimburses hospitals for Medicare Part A services based on diagnosis related groups.

A system used by Medicare to pay medical providers, hospitals, and clinics a set amount of money per diagnostic related group (DRG).

Those suspects whose information leads the consultant to believe they could be potential clients.

Prosthetists fit patients who are missing limbs in part or entirely with devices called prostheses.

Protected health information is individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by, or maintained in, electronic media or any other form or medium. This information must relate to 1) the past, present, or future physical or mental health, or condition of an individual; 2) provision of healthcare to an individual; or 3) payment for the provision of healthcare to an individual.

Individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by, or maintained in, electronic media or any other form or medium. This information must relate to (1) the past, present, or future physical or mental health, or condition of an individual; (2) provision of healthcare to an individual; or (3) payment for the provision of healthcare to an individual.

A cooperative venture of group providers who control an integrated provider system engaged in both delivery and financing of health care services.

The relationship between a main provider and a provider-based entity or a department of a provider, remote location of a hospital, or satellite facility that complies with the provisions of the provider-based rule.

Hospitals that administer specialized services to patients with psychiatric illnesses.

Psychologists conduct psychological and neuropsychological testing, make clinical diagnoses, and design treatment plans for patients.

Study of the mind and human behavior.