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 Sort descending | Term |
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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 |