Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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National Community Care Network Demonstration Program
A demonstration program of the Hospital Research and Educational Trust (HRET) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) under a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
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National Committee for Quality Assurance
An independent, non-profit organization which is an accrediting agency for managed care organizations whose membership includes health care quality experts, employers, labor union officials, and consumer representatives. Its accrediting standards address quality, credentialing, members rights and responsibilities, utilization, preventive health services, and clinical records.
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National Commission to Prevent Infant Mortality
A Washington DC-based organization promoting “resource mothers,” the U.S. name for the individuals who, in the United Kingdom, are called “health visitors.” These persons guide mothers through child care and also through the health care system. An effort of NCPIM is the Resource Mothers Development Project (RMDP), which seeks to introduce resource mothers into every…
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National Association of HMO Regulators
This association works with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in the area of health maintenance organization (HMO) regulation.
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National Academy of Engineering
Established in 1964 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) as a parallel organization of outstanding engineers. It is autonomous in its administration and in the selection of its members, sharing with NAS the responsibility for advising the federal government. NAE also sponsors engineering programs aimed at meeting national needs, encourages education…
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Mutual aid
The furnishing of resources, from one individual or agency to another individual or agency, including but not limited to facilities, personnel, equipment, and services, pursuant to an agreement with the individual or agency, for use within the jurisdiction of the individual or agency requesting assistance. An example would be an agreement among fire departments or…
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Mutation genetics
Any change in the sequence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the genome.
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Mutagen genetics
Any chemical or physical agent (such as x-rays) that causes changes in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
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Multihospital system code
A number which identifies the specific multihospital system to which a given hospital belongs. This code is used by the American Hospital Association in its listing of hospitals in its annual AHA Guide to the Health Care Field.
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Mouse
A computer input device (like the keyboard) which fits into one hand, rolls around on the desktop, and is typically attached to the computer by a thin cable (the mouse’s “tail”). Cordless mice are now available which use radio or infrared transmission to communicate with the computer. The mouse is used as a “pointing” device…
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