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  2. Medical certificate - Wikipedia

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    A medical certificate or doctor's certificate[1][2] is a written statement from a physician or another medically qualified health care provider which attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient. [3] It can serve as a sick note (UK: fit note) (documentation that an employee is unfit for work) or evidence of a health condition.

  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. 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 ...

  5. Doctor Rating and Review Sites: Reliable? - WebMD

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    Vitals.com. Reviews: Patient reviews of doctors, dentists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, psychologists, and other specialists. Rating Format: Four-star system including traits like promptness ...

  6. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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    Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.

  7. Medical Assistants: What do they do? - WebMD

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    Medical assistants are health care professionals who help doctors in clinics, medical offices, and hospitals. They may make your appointment, take your vital signs, and draw your blood. A medical ...

  8. Medicare Creditable Coverage - Healthline

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    Creditable coverage is defined as health insurance or prescription drug coverage that meets or exceeds the coverage provided by Medicare. Note that if you lose your creditable coverage, you must ...

  9. Accreditation Commission for Health Care - Wikipedia

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    The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is a United States non-profit health care accrediting organization. It represents an alternative to the Joint Commission and CHAP, The Community Health Accreditation Program. ACHC was established in 1985 by home care health providers to create an accreditation option which was more focused on ...