healthcare
435 abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning | |
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ENT | Ear, nose and throat | |
EOB | Explanation of benefits | |
EOC | Episode of care … also Emergency operations center... also Explanation of coverage | |
EOC | Emergency operations center | |
EOMB | Explanation of Medicare Benefits | |
EPA | Environmental Protection Agency | |
EPI-X | Epidemic information exchange (national list serve) | |
EPO | Exclusive Provider Organization | |
EPSDT | Early periodic screening diagnosis and treatment program | |
ER | Emergency room | |
ER/ED | Emergency room/emergency department | |
ERISA | Employee Retirement Income Security Act | |
ESF | Emergency support functions | |
ESF06 | Mass care emergency support function | |
ESF08 | Health and medical services support function | |
FACHE | Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives | |
FAQ | Frequently asked questions | |
FBS | Fasting blood sugar | |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration | |
FEC | Freestanding emergency center | |
FEHBP | Federal Employees Health Benefits Program | |
FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency | |
FFS | Fee for service | |
FI | Fiscal intermediary | |
FMG | Foreign medical graduate | |
FPL | Federal Poverty Level | |
FQHC | Federally Qualified Health Center | |
FSA | Flexible spending accounts | |
FSH | Follicle-stimulating hormone | |
FTC | Federal Trade Commission | |
FTE | Full-time equivalent | |
GAF | Geographic adjustment factor | |
GAO U.S. | General Accountability Office | |
GB viz. | Gall bladder visualization | |
GC | Gonococcal, gonorrhea | |
GHAA | Group Health Association of America | |
GI | Gastrointestinal | |
GME | Graduate medical education | |
GP | General practitioner | |
GPCI | Geographic practice cost index | |
GU | Genitourinary | |
HAN | Health Alert Network | |
HANYS | Healthcare Association of New York State | |
HAWK-I | Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa | |
HAZMAT | Hazardous material | |
HCPCS | Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System | |
HEDIS | Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set | |
HEICS | Hospital emergency incident command system | |
HEPA | High-efficiency particulate air | |
HERT | Hospital emergency response team |