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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

Energy (renewable); General

An electric and natural gas utility serving the central and northern California region.

Procedure whereby Medicaid applicants use a portion of savings and other resources on medical expenses in order to meet Medicaid resource eligibility requirements. Can also apply to income spend down ...

Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)

Health care; General

A Washington-based, not-for-profit corporation formed in 1990 and dedicated to improving the quality of utilization review in the health care industry by providing a method of evaluation and ...

vocational rehabilitation

Health care; General

A program of services designed to enable people with disabilities to become or remain employed. Originally mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, VR programs are carried out by individually ...

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Health care; General

An agency within the Federal government that is responsible for regulations pertaining to food and drugs sold in the United States.

Foundation for Accountability (FACCT)

Health care; General

Independent national organization that has developed a quality system similar to HEDIS that places more emphasis on outcomes, but does not take into account case mix.

Freedom of Choice (FOC)

Health care; General

In general, laws that permit enrollees to choose any provider and receive substantial reimbursement from their health plan. Also refers to a Federal Medicaid rule requiring states to ensure that ...