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Advance Care Planning Services

Discussions with a healthcare professional about an individual's health care preferences, future medical decisions, and the completion of forms like advance directives.

Cost-sharing

The portion of healthcare costs that a patient has to pay out-of-pocket, such as deductibles, co-payments, or co-insurance.

Medicare Part B

The part of Medicare that covers outpatient medical services, including doctor visits, preventive services, and some medical supplies.

Advance Directives

Legal documents, such as a living will or power of attorney for healthcare, that allow individuals to make their healthcare decisions known in advance.

Telehealth

Healthcare services provided remotely using electronic communication, such as video calls or phone calls, instead of an in-person visit.

Secretary

Refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who leads the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

MEDPAC

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, an independent congressional agency that advises Congress on Medicare payment issues.