The ability to exchange and use information; usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local networks. Interoperability is an issue with electronic medical records held by different providers.
If a drug is successful in the initial stage of the FDA approval process (the preclinical phase, usually 3-4 years), its developer will submit an application to the FDA as an IND and will enter the clinical phase of the drug approval process.
The period of time an individual is required to, or agrees to, remain registered with a particular provider or group of providers, or remain enrolled in a particular health care plan.
A program that combines private LTC insurance with special access to Medicaid. This program encourages qualified individuals to purchase a limited, and therefore more affordable, amount of LTC insurance coverage, with the assurance that they could receive additional...