Subset from an original identifiable file.

Study of anatomy and physiology of skin, hair, and nails and the diagnosis and treatment of their diseases and disorders.

Statement, written or oral, giving an unfavorable or negative opinion of another individual or situation.

Individual, other than the insured, who is to receive the proceeds on the death of the insured under a life insurance policy.

Medical code set or an administrative code set that Health and Human Services (HHS) has designated for use in one or more of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.

Organization that Health and Human Services (HHS) has designated for oversight of the business data content of one or more of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-mandated transaction standards.

Under federal Stark II laws, there are 11 types of health care services that a physician is prohibited from referring if he or she has a financial relationship. These services include clinical laboratory, physical therapy (including speech-language pathology services), occupational therapy, radiology (including magnetic resonance imaging, computerized axial tomography scans, and ultrasound), radiation therapy services and supplies, durable medical equipment and supplies, parenteral and enteral nutrients, equipment and supplies, prosthetics, orthotics and prosthetic devices and supplies, home health services, outpatient prescription drugs, and inpatient and outpatient hospital services.

Facility under contract with a managed care plan to provide medical services to members of the plan. In an emergency situation, a member can save money by using a designated hospital instead of one that is not designated in the plan.

Facility or physician hired by a health plan to provide mental health and substance abuse services.