The list of health care acronyms and abbreviations.

All health care related acronyms and abbreviations.

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AFDC:
Aid to Families with Dependent Children(Educational and health)
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AHEC:
Area Health Education Center(Health Care, Medical, Medicine)
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AOA:
American Osteopathic Association(Health Care, Association, Organization)
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APA:
American Psychiatric Association(Psychiatry, Health Care, Disability)
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APHA:
American Public Health Association(Public Health, Health Care)
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APTA:
American Physical Therapy Association(Health Care, Special Education)
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ASTHO:
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials(Healthcare)
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BFA:
Bachelor of Fine Arts(Undergraduate degree, Undergraduate)
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BRFSS:
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System(Healthcare, Health Care)
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CAT:
Computerized Axial Tomography(Educational and health, Health Care, Health)
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CHAMPUS:
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services
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CNA:
Certified Nursing Assistant(Health professional initials, Postnominal)
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COBRA:
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act(Labour economics)
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COLA:
Cost of Living Allowance(Health Care, Medical, Military)
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CPM:
Certified Professional Midwife(Health Care, Medicine)
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DDS:
Doctor of Dental Surgery(Higher doctorate, Doctoral degree, Doctorate)
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DEA:
Drug Enforcement Agency(Health Care, Medical, Military)
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DME:
Durable Medical Equipment(Healthcare, Health Care, Disability)
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ER:
Emergency Room(Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pharmacy)
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FEHBP:
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program(Benefits, Health Care)
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