Word of the day

Sunday, December 1

Pay or Play

Colloquial term for an ACA provision requiring employers to offer health insurance or pay a fine.

Saturday, November 30

Medical Fraud Control Units (MFCU)

A statewide program by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that focuses on the investigation and prosecution of health care providers that defraud the Medicare program.

Third Party Payer

A company or organization other than the patient or care provider that pays a portion of the costs for the individual's health care.