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Indemnity - Health ins plan in which pts may select dr or hosp and providers bill the pt or their ins their normal fees for svc. coverage is usually provided for diag test or cond caused by disease, illness, or injury. Routine screening and well vts are not always covered, also known as "fee-for-service". Joint Commission - Which organization evaluates the policies, procedures, and outcomes of care provided by hospitals? This organization has been responsible for accrediting healthcare org...

Accepting Assignment When a provider agrees to accept the allowable charges as the full fee and cannot charge the patient the difference between the insurance payment and the provider's normal fee. Access The patient's ability to obtain medical care. The ease of access is determined by such components as the availability of medical services and their acceptability to the patient, the location of health-care facilities, transportation, hours of operation and cost of care. Account Number A ...