Use of computer software that automatically generates a set of medical codes for review, validation, and use based on clinical documentation provided by health care practitioners. CAC uses two technology options: natural language processing (NLP) and structured input.

Industry organization that promotes the use of health care information systems including electronic health care records.

Process of electronic entry that allows physicians to enter orders into a computer instead of handwriting them, thus reducing errors in communicating in the hospital setting.

Sophisticated radiological scanning device that creates a series of transverse images for detecting abnormalities.

System of medical care in which physicians either have patients pay for whatever services are received or charge patients annual membership fees entitling them to certain services (e.g., annual physical, medical screenings for certain diseases or illnesses, preventive care). Patients are given paperwork to submit claims to their insurance companies. This system is usually for well-to-do clientele, which is why it sometimes is referred to as boutique medicine . Physicians prefer that it be called personalized, preventive care or fee-based medical care .

Informal meeting between the attorney for the workers’ compensation insurance company and the employee and/or the employee’s attorney. A conciliator is not an attorney and cannot grant the employee’s request for benefits. It is the conciliator’s job to determine if there is some way that the parties can reach an agreement and, if not, to assist in taking it to the next step to settle (resolve) the dispute.
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UK: Employment dispute resolution method originating in the Employment Act 1975 that set up the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). Use of ACAS is voluntary but if used, and an agreement is secured, it becomes legally binding. If the conciliation officer feels that the process has failed, recourse may be made to arbitration. Conciliation is relevant to employment practices liability insurance or legal expenses insurance.