An insurance plan that pays for the costs of one's physical and mental health needs. … [Read more...]
HEAD-NOTE
A syllabus to a reported case; a summary of the points decided in the case, which is placed at the head or beginning of the report … [Read more...]
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
HIPAA; 1996 federal law designed to protect the privacy of health care data of individuals and also to enable workers to maintain their health insurance after losing or changing jobs. … [Read more...]
HEAD-PENCE
An exaction of 40d. or more, collected by the sheriff of Northumberland from the people of that county twice in every seven years, without account to the king. Abolished in 1444. Cowell. … [Read more...]
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
Frequently referred to as an HMO, it is a group medical insurance plan where members pay a monthly fee and have access to a list of medical services and medical services providers. … [Read more...]