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Medicare & Medicaid

Medical insurance programs administered by the U.S. federal government that provide health care coverage for the elderly (people over 65) and certain people and families with low incomes and resources.

Contributors in Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare & Medicaid

prepayment review

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

The review of claims prior to determination and payment.

base estimate

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

The updated estimate of the most recent historical year.

interest

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

A payment for the use of money during a specified period.

projection error

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

Degree of variation between estimated and actual amounts.

electronic commerce

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

The exchange of business information by electronic means.

participating hospitals

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

Those hospitals that participate in the Medicare program.

Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Data Center user form

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

A form that is required for access to the CMS data center.

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