Group annuity agreement where one premium is used to purchase for the participants in a retirement plan that is terminating (i.e., immediate annuities for current retirees and deferred annuities for those who are not yet of retirement age).

Evaluation of a place of business (e.g., under the Health Care Financing Administration’s Medicare contracting program, health maintenance organizations and competitive medical plans are reviewed and monitored to see if they are complying with federal requirements).

Difference in the amount paid when the same medical service is provided in different medical practice settings (e.g., outpatient visit in a physician’s office or a hospital clinic).

Provision in a credit disability policy for a preexisting condition that states an insured’s disability is not covered if he or she was treated for the condition within 6 months before the effective date of coverage and becomes disabled from that same condition within 6 months after the effective date of coverage.

Fee reduction based on the initial gross monthly premium to groups that have a self-administered health insurance plan.

One of two basic types of traction used in orthopedics to treat fractured bones and correct orthopedic abnormalities. It is applied to the structure by metal pins, clamps, screws, or wires inserted into the affected structure and attached to traction ropes. It allows for continuous traction keeping the bones aligned and immobilized during the initial healing process.

Type of health care given when a patient needs skilled nursing or rehabilitation staff to manage, observe, and evaluate the care such as injections, catheterizations, and dressing changes.