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Social Security Act, Title XVIII

The section of federal law that established Medicare, the national health insurance program for Americans 65 and older, and some younger people with disabilities.

Direct Costs

Expenses that are directly traceable to a specific program or activity, such as instructor salaries or classroom supplies for an education program.

Indirect Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to a specific program but are necessary for its operation, such as administrative salaries, utility bills, or building maintenance.

Allied Health

A broad category of healthcare professionals who are not doctors or nurses but provide a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and support services (e.g., physical therapists, radiologic technologists, medical lab scientists).

Related Entity

An organization that has common ownership or control with another entity, or is otherwise closely affiliated through shared governance or legal structure.

Cost Reporting Periods

Specific timeframes (usually a hospital's fiscal year) for which hospitals must submit financial reports to Medicare detailing their costs to receive reimbursement.