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Gatekeeper

A colloquial term for a primary care physician who is responsible for coordinating patient care and referring the patient to specialists. Many insurance programs, particularly HMOs, require a referral from a "gatekeeper" before covering visits to specialists.

Uniform Coverage Summaries

Provision in the Affordable Care Act requiring insurance providers to present uniform summaries of benefits and coverage (SBC), designed to allow consumers to understand and…