| A | B |
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| CDC | Center for Disease Control |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| HMO | Health Maintenance Organization |
| PPO | Preferred Provider Organization |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| Long-term Care Facility | Usually provide assistance and care for elderly patients called residents |
| Medicare | Government program that provides medical care for elderly and/or disabled individuals |
| Medicaid | Government program that provides medical care for people whose incomes are below a certain level |
| Tricare | a US government health insurance plan for all military personnel |
| Hospice | Program designed to provide care for the terminally ill while allowing them to die with dignity |
| Home healthcare | Any type of health care provided in a patient's home environment |
| Hospital | Institution that provides medical or surgical care and treatment for the sick or injured |
| Geriatric Care | The care provided to the aged patients and treatment of related diseases and conditions |
| Assisted Living | Allow individuals who can care for themselves rent or purchase an apartment in the facility; and provide services like meals, laundry, and transportation |
| Workers Compensation | Payment and care provided to an individual who is injured on the job |
| Non-profit organization | are supported by donations, membership fees, fundraisers, and federal or state grants |
| Health Department | Provide health services as directed by the USDHHS |
| USDHHS | United States Department of Health and Human Services |
| DRG | Drug Related Groups |
