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Off-campus outpatient department

A clinic or healthcare facility that is owned by a hospital but is located separately from the main hospital building or its immediate surrounding area.

Provider

In healthcare, an individual or institution (like a hospital or clinic) that provides medical services.

Attestation

A formal, official statement or certification, often submitted in writing, confirming that certain conditions or requirements have been met.

Unique health identifier

A standard identification number used for billing and administrative purposes by healthcare providers, helping to distinguish one provider or facility from another.

Social Security Act, Title XVIII

The part of federal law that established and governs the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 or older, some younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Secretary (of Health and Human Services)

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level position responsible for federal health and welfare programs.