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What is fee-for-service (FFS)?
Fee-for-service (FFS) is a healthcare payment model in which doctors, hospitals and medical practices charge separately for each service they perform.
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What is FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)?
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) is an interoperability standard developed by Health Level Seven International (HL7) to facilitate the exchange of healthcare information between various entities involved in the healthcare ecosystem.
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What is the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)?
The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.