| united states indian health service | A division of the united states public health service that is responsible for the public health and the provision of medical services to native american indian populations in the united states, primarily those residing on reservation lands. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| united states public health service | See: USPHS. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fee-for-service plans | Method of charging whereby a physician or other practitioner bills for each encounter or service rendered. In addition to physicians, other health care professionals are reimbursed via this mechanism. Fee-for-service plans contrast with salary, per capita, and prepayment systems, where the payment does not change with the number of services actually used or if none are used. (12 Dec 1998) |
| food service, hospital | Hospital department that manages and supervises the dietary program in accordance with the patients' requirements. (12 Dec 1998) |
| laundry service, hospital | Hospital department which administers all activities pertaining to the hospital laundry service. (12 Dec 1998) |