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Healthcare glossary
Common terms, defined simply.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| All-cash price | The price a provider charges when you pay directly, without billing insurance. |
| Coinsurance | Your share of a covered cost as a percentage, after the deductible. |
| Copay | A fixed amount you pay for a covered service. |
| Deductible | What you pay for covered care before your insurance starts paying. |
| Direct primary care (DPC) | A membership paid directly to a primary care practice for a defined set of services. |
| Good Faith Estimate | An estimate of expected charges that uninsured or self-pay patients can receive for scheduled care. |
| Health risk assessment (HRA) | A questionnaire about health history and habits used to identify risks. |
| Out-of-pocket cost | What you pay yourself for care. |
| Preventive care | Care that helps prevent illness or catch it early, such as check-ups and screenings. |
| Price transparency | Publishing prices so patients can see costs before care. |
| Self-pay | Paying for care yourself instead of using insurance. |
| Telehealth | Care delivered by video or phone. |
| Working uninsured | People who are employed or self-employed but lack health insurance. |
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