Acronym test

ABMS

American Board of Medical Specialties

ACHE

American College of Healthcare Executives

ACO

Accountable Care Organization

ACS

American College of Surgeons

ADLs

Activities of Daily Living

AHA

American Hospital Association

AHCA

American Health Care Association

ASC

Ambulatory Surgery Center

AMA

American Medical Association

ANA

American Nursing Association

CBO

Congressional Budget Office

CCU

Critical Care Unit

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CEO

Chief Executive Officer

CFO

Chief Financial Officer

CMS

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CNO

Chief Nursing Officer

COO

Chief Operating Officer

CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

DCM

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine

DO

Doctor of Osteopathy

DPM

Doctor of Pediatric Medicine

DRG

Diagnosis-related Group

EMTALA

Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act

ER

Emergency Room

FFS

Fee for Service

GPO

Group Purchasing Organization

FAH

Federation of American Hospitals

FDA

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HFMA

Healthcare Financial Management Association

HHS

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

HMO

Health Maintenance Organization

ICU

Intensive Care Unit

IRB

Institutional Review Board

ISO

International Organization for Standardization

MD

Medical Doctor

NICU

Newborn (or Neonatal) Intensive Care Unit

OIG

Office of Inspector General

OR

Operating Room

PICU

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

PPACA

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

PPO

Preferred Provider Organization

PPS

Prospective Payment System

TJC

The Joint Commission

What is a "professional" membership organization in the healthcare industry?

The purpose of a professional membership organization is to enhance the professional careers of members.

What is an Advocacy Group?

An Advocacy Group is a legal and/or political representation for an individual or organization.