In the United States, the person or firm legally appointed to accept service of process. Alien insurers must appoint (by filed proxy) the insurance commissioner as their agent, in states where they do business, to ensure protection of policyholder rights.
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Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification describing medical record administrators; formerly known as registered records administrator (RRA) .
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification describing medical records practitioners; formerly known as accredited records technician (ART) .
Registered Mail Insurance
Protection against loss of money and securities while in transit via registered mail. Insurance covers loss of certain types of intangible property while in charge of the post office department as registered mail Insurance can be obtained through postal authorities or through other Insurers.
Registered mail insurance (Property Insurance)
Insurance that covers money and securities against loss by the post office when sent by registered mail.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Professional title earned by completing appropriate training and by passing a registry examination administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Education places emphasis on administrative and clinical procedures performed in a medical office.
Registered Medical Coder (RMC)
Professional title awarded after completion of coursework given by the Medical Management Institute (MMI) with recertification requirements.
Registered nurse (Health Insurance)
A medical professional, licensed to provide nursing care, including distributing medication.
registered nurse (RN)
Individual who has graduated from a course of study at a state-approved school of nursing, passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), and been licensed by appropriate state authority. RNs are the most highly educated of nurses with the widest scope of responsibility including, at least potentially, all aspects of nursing care. RNs work in a variety of settings (e.g., hospital facilities, medical offices and clinics, public health departments, schools).
Registered representative
An individual who sells securities to members of the public. To become a registered representative, the individual must meet the requirements set by law.