| A | B |
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| alternative therapies | methods of treatment that are used in place of bio-medical therapies |
| complementary therapies | methods of treatment used in conjunction with conventional medical therapies |
| assisted living facilities | housing for those who can care for themselves but assistance in area such as meals, laundry and housekeeping are provided |
| CDC | centers for disease control is an organization concerned with causes, spread, and control of diseases in populations |
| cost containment | attempt to control the rising costs of healthcare |
| DRGs | diagnostic related groups try and control expense differences from one hospital to another for government insurance plans such as Medicare and Medicaid |
| FDA | food and drug administration is a federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public |
| genetic counseling centers | perform pre natal screening tests to detect abnormalities and offer advice |
| geriatric care | care for the elderly |
| HMOs | Health Maintenance Organizations provide health care directed toward preventive health care. |
| holistic health care | care that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being by treating the whole body, mind, and spirit |
| home health care | care provided inside the individuals home |
| hospice | care provided for terminally ill patients |
| medicare | a federal government program that provides health care for almost all individuals over the age of 65 and anyone with a disability who has received Social Security benefits for 2 or more years |
| mental health facilities | treat patients with mental disorders and diseases |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health is involved in research on disease |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal agency that establishes safety regulations for employees |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act provides the regulations regarding long-term care and home health care. Establishes guidelines of CNAs. |
| Optical Centers | provide vision examinations, eyeglasses and check for eye disease |
| PPOs | Preferred Provider Organization is a type of insurance plan usually provided by large industries or companies to their employees |
| rehabilitation | services such as PT, OT, speech, etc. to help individuals obtain maximum self-care |
| wellnes | optimum health with a balance of physical, mental, and social health. |
| Worker's compensation | a health insurance plan that provides treatment for workers injured on the job |
| WHO | World Health Organization is an international agency sponsored by the United Nations. It compiles info on disease and addresses serious health problems throughout the world. |
