Acronyms

Glossary

An 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.

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Glossary and Acronyms
Acronym Sort descending Term
ALOS Average Length of Stay
ALS Advanced Life Support
ALS Advanced Logistics System
ALSO Automatic Lump Sum Operation (MBR)
ALT Average Length of Treatment
AM Adjustment Module
AM Amplitude Modulation
AMA American Medical Association
AMASDS Asset Management & Automated Software Distribution System
AMCP Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy