(US) A medical condition that started before a person's health insurance went into effect.
(US) A medical condition that started before a person's health insurance went into effect.
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(US, healthcare) A requirement by a health insurance companies that patients obtain approval before receiving certain medical services, procedures, or medications.
(US) Any course of study taken by an undergraduate in preparation for study in healthcare.
(US, medicine) A medical insurance group that provides health services for a fixed annual fee.
(US, insurance) An amount of expenses that must be paid out of pocket before an insurer will pay further expenses.
(US) A healthcare provider who has agreed with an insurer or a third-party administrator to provide their clients with healthcare at reduced rates.