The definitive healthcare operations encyclopedia
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A licensed physician who provides clinical oversight, compliance leadership, and medical governance for a healthcare organization or non-physician-owned practice.
Read EntryThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — federal law establishing national standards for the protection of individually identifiable health information (PHI).
Read EntryThe formal process by which a healthcare organization or payer verifies a provider's education, training, licensure, and competency before granting clinical privileges or network participation.
Read EntryThe end-to-end financial process of a healthcare organization — from patient registration and insurance verification through claims submission, payment posting, and denial management.
Read EntryA legal doctrine in many states that prohibits non-physician entities (corporations, investors) from employing physicians or directing medical decisions.
Read EntryThe use of telecommunications technology to deliver clinical healthcare services — diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring — at a distance between provider and patient.
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Founder, The Business of Modern Medicine™ · Healthcare Practice Startup & Strategy Expert
All entries are reviewed for accuracy and updated regularly. Last review cycle: July 2026.
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