providers - people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and
agencies.
facilities - in medicine, places where health care is delivered or administered, including hospitals, long-
term care facilities, and treatment centers.
payers - people or organizations paying for healthcare services.
long-term care (LTC) - care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour skilled care.
skilled care - medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist.
length of stay - the number of days a person stays in a healthcare facility.
terminal illness - a disease or condition that will eventually cause death.
chronic illness - a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and requires management of
symptoms.
home health care - health care that is provided in a person's home.
diagnoses - medical conditions determined by a doctor.
assisted living - residences for people who do not need 24-hour skilled care, but do require some help
with daily care.
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