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Working Group

A temporary committee or team formed to study a specific issue, gather information, and make recommendations.

Secretary of Health and Human Services

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level position responsible for federal health and social services programs.

Standardization

The process of making something conform to a standard, especially in terms of measurements or definitions, so that results are consistent and comparable.

Loneliness

A subjective feeling where a person perceives themselves as being isolated or lacking social connection, even if they have some contact with others.

Isolation

The objective reality of having a lack of social relationships or limited contact with other people.

Sunset Clause

A provision in a law that specifies an expiration date for the law or certain parts of it, meaning they will automatically end after a set time unless renewed.

Health Professional Shortage Area

A geographic area, population group, or facility designated by the federal government as having too few health care providers to meet the needs of the residents.