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Telehealth

Healthcare services provided using technology, like video calls or phone calls, instead of an in-person visit.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Indian Health Programs

Health programs and facilities operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations, providing healthcare to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Urban Indian Organization

A non-profit corporate body providing healthcare and referral services for urban American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Originating Site

The location where a patient is physically located when they receive a telehealth service.

Telehealth Flexibilities

Special temporary rules or waivers that allow for broader use of telehealth services, often put in place during emergencies to make healthcare more accessible.

Social Security Act

The foundational law for many social welfare programs in the U.S., including Social Security and Medicare.