Category: H

Collectively, all men and women working in the provision of health services whether as individual practitioners or employees of health institutions and programs; whether or not professionally trained; and whether or not subject to public regulation. Facilities and manpower are the principal health resources used in producing health services. In 1973 there were over four…

The social insurance program authorized by title XVIII of the Social Security Act and known as Medicare.  

An advisory council to HEW whose primary role, pursuant to section 1867 of the Social Security Act and as detailed in its charter, is to provide advice and recommendations on matters of general policy in the administration of Medicare and Medicaid. This role was reaffirmed after Departmental review, and the Council was re-chartered on December…

An organization proposed by the American Hospital Association in its XHI proposal which would assume overall management responsibility for providing all needed personal health services in a defined catchment area.  

An identification card, similar to a credit card, proposed in several national health insurance bills, which would be issued to each covered individual or family unit. This card would be presented at the time services were rendered in lieu of an}’ cash payment. The individual would subsequently receive a bill for any cost-sharing not covered…

Deficiency of ovarian hormones.  

Deficient secretion of urine.    

Space in middle ear below lower edge of eardrum. The part of the middle ear beneath the level of the tympanic membrane.  

Diminished thyroid gland activity.  

A diminished intensity of emotional response. It is a feature of asthenic personalities, of some chronic schizophrenics, and of some depressives. A decreased emotional response to stimuli.