Health Policy Terms

2 words in this vocabulary list

HMO aamc

HMO

noun Health Maintenance Organization (a type of managed healthcare system)

  • The HMO regulations require all healthcare providers to meet certain standards.
  • My friend's insurance plan is through an HMO, so she has to go to specific doctors.
  • I heard that HMOs can be a pain to deal with when it comes to getting approval for procedures.
  • Joining the neighborhood watch committee is like being part of an HMO for safety concerns.

aamc

noun The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), a non-profit organization that represents all 155 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools, along with over 400 teaching hospitals and health systems.

  • The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) is a non-profit organization that provides resources for medical students and professionals.
  • I heard that the AAMC has released new guidelines for medical school admissions.
  • I need to check the AAMC website for updates on the MCAT exam.
  • The AAMC is like a guiding light for aspiring doctors on their journey to becoming physicians.