The list of healthcare acronyms and abbreviations.

All healthcare related acronyms and abbreviations.

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FDA:
Food and Drug Administration(Medicare, Food technology, Food tech)
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SSA:
Social Security Administration(Us taxes, Medicare, Healthcare)
7
AMA:
American Medical Association(ETHICS, Allopathic, Sleep disorders)
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RN:
Registered Nurse(Profession, Hospital, Health professional initials)
5
NCHS:
National Center for Health Statistics(Sleep disorders, SLEEP, Healthcare)
4
AANP:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners(Academy, Healthcare, Nursing)
4
AHA:
American Hospital Association(Healthcare, Health Care, Special Education)
4
HCFA:
Health Care Financing Administration(Healthcare, Disability, Nursing)
3
HRSA:
Health Resources and Services Administration(Medicare, Healthcare)
2
AHA:
American Heart Association(Healthcare, Health Care, Medical)
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HMO:
Health Maintenance Organization(Educational and health, Prostate Cancer)
2
MSN:
Master of Science in Nursing(Health professional initials)
2
STD:
Sexually Transmitted Disease(Gynaecology, Gynecology, Personal ads)
1
AFDC:
Aid to Families with Dependent Children(Educational and health)
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ASTHO:
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials(Healthcare)
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BRFSS:
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System(Healthcare, Health Care)
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CHAMPUS:
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services
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CMS:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(Medicare, Healthcare)
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DME:
Durable Medical Equipment(Healthcare, Health Care, Disability)
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HPSAs:
Health Professional Shortage Areas(Healthcare, Health Care, Medical)
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