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This glossary provides clear definitions of common healthcare and insurance terms, helping you better understand your health plan, coverage options, and medical billing processes. Use it as a reference to navigate complex terms and make informed decisions about your healthcare.

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  • Home
  • About Headache
    • Basics
      • Types of Headache
      • Migraine Basics
      • Migraine & Related Conditions
      • Migraine & Hormones
      • Children’s Headache Disorders
      • Biofeedback Techniques
      • FAQ
    • Diagnosis & Tracking
      • Self-Screeners
      • Tracking diaries
    • Resources
      • Blog
      • Podcasts
      • Newsletter
      • Magazine
      • Brochures
    • A doctor with a stethoscope points to a laptop screen while speaking to a patient, whose hands are resting on the table.
      Need help accessing care?
      Learn More
    • Action4Access™
  • Navigating Care
    • Finding & Managing Care
      • Find a Healthcare Provider
      • Talking To Your Provider
      • Clinical Trials
      • Emergencies
    • Customized Support
      • For Military Community
      • For Students
      • For Employees and Employers
    • Patient Stories
      • Share Your Story
      • Read Others’ Stories
  • Accessing Care
    • Patient Financial Assistance
      • Company Support
      • Help with Plan Coverage
      • Patient Assistance Programs
      • Types of Healthcare Insurance
    • Insurance and Pharmacy Coverage
      • AHS Position Statement
      • Commercial Plan Formularies
      • Product Prior Auth Checklists
    • Healthcare Policy
      • General Focus Areas
      • NIH Funding
      • Prior Authorizations
      • Step Edits
      • Telehealth
      • Veteran Affairs
    • Patient Access
      • A-Z Glossary Terms
      • Find a Healthcare Provider and Pharmacy
      • FMLA and Disability Direction
      • Insurance Denials and Bills
      • Plan Coverage of my Prescriptions
      • Successful Encounters with my Provider
  • Providers
    • Free CME Course
    • Research Proposals
    • AQH© Certification
  • Donate