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Focuses on the patient’s quality of life as they near the end of life.
Hospice
nonprofit organization that accredits over 20,000 healthcare organizations
JCAHO
federal government program that provides health insurance to people aged 65 and older
Medicare
federal government program that provides health insurance to people who have low income
Medicaid
A facility with the equipment to produce various types of radiologic and electromagnetic images and a professional staff to interpret the images obtained.
Imaging Center
A part of other facilities but can operate as a separate health care service. They can perform special diagnostic tests such as blood or urine tests
Labratory
A diseased state or symptom; ill - the incidence of disease: the rate of illness
Morbidity
death, especially on a large scale
Mortality
Receiving medical services while hospitalized
Inpatient