Acronyms
GlossaryAn acronym is a term formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the major parts of a compound term. This list explains acronyms found on the cms.hhs.gov web site and other acronyms that are commonly used. This list is not a legal document. Select one of the following letters to view the list of acronyms that begins with that letter.
Acronym | Term Sort descending |
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MMAP | (AARP) Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program |
SHIP | (AFGE) Supplemental Health Insurance Plan |
HIMSS | (AHA's) Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society |
SACP | (AHA) Society for Ambulatory Care Professionals |
HRET | (AHAs) Hospital Research & Educational Trust |
PANAPT | (APCSS Automated Production Turnover software) |
PANVALET | (APCSS source code management software) |
HSC | (Army) Health Services Command |
AB | (BC/BSA's) Administrative Bulletin |
PMSA | (BLSC) Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area |