Medical devices designed to replace or replicate the function of human body parts that have been injured or lost.

An individual or organization that offers medical care.

A system that manages enrollment data for Medicare providers in both electronic and paper form.

Refers to the total amount of payment a provider, hospital or community receives for services for a patient. The rates of payment can differ based on illness category and the types of services used.

An organization of health care providers who collectively agree to act as an insurance provider.

Refers to the proposal to create new insurance plan that is managed and funded by the federal or state government offered alongside private plans in the health insurance exchange.

When small groups or individuals band together to purchase health insurance as a larger unit (and thus presumably at a lower cost). For example several small companies could join together into a purchasing pool to buy coverage for their employees.