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  2. Professional licensure in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, the state governments have jurisdiction for issuing most professional licenses to individuals and corporations. In areas that naturally cross states' borders, the national government may be the issuer. Thus the Federal Aviation Administration certificates pilots and other aviation related professionals, such as mechanics ...

  3. List of healthcare accreditation organizations in the United ...

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    National Council of State Boards of Nursing. College of Nursing accreditation. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. National League for Nursing. Advanced practice nursing college accreditation. American College of Nurse-Midwives. Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

  4. Types of Health Clinics and the Healthcare Services Offered

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    Below we’ll explore 10 different types of health clinics, the services they provide, and how to find affordable care. 1. Primary care clinics. One of the most popular types of clinics are those ...

  5. California Department of Health Care Services - Wikipedia

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    The California Department of Health Care Services ( DHCS) is a department within the California Health and Human Services Agency that finances and administers a number of individual health care service delivery programs, including Medi-Cal, which provides health care services to low-income people. It was formerly known as the California ...

  6. What Is a Health Care Agent? - WebMD

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    Laws about what a health care agent can decide vary by state. Usually, they can make choices about life support and more routine care. This could mean the choice to start, stop, or try a different ...

  7. Types of Health Insurance Plans: HMO, PPO, HSA, Fee for ...

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    This varies depending on the type of plan -- HMO, POS, EPO, or PPO. What you pay: Premium: An HDHP generally has a lower premium compared to other plans. Deductible: The deductible is at least ...

  8. Home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Home health care is medical in nature and is provided by licensed, skilled healthcare professionals. Home health care providers deliver services in the client's own home. Professional home health services may include medical or psychological assessment, wound care, pain management, disease education and management, physical therapy, speech ...

  9. National Provider Identifier - Wikipedia

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    A National Provider Identifier ( NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NPI has replaced the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) as the required identifier for Medicare services, and is used by other payers ...