American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

What is American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)?

The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed in February 2009. It was passed with the motive of recovering the U.S. economy post the Grear Depression of 2008. The HITECH Act, which provides incentives to help the healthcare industry with Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption, is a part of ARRA.

Above–threshold ePHI System

Accountable Care Organizations

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Activity-Based Costing

Adjudication

Adjusted Average Per Capita Cost (AAPCC)

Administrative Services Organization (ASO)

Admission, Discharge and Transfer System

Admitted Carriers

Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)

Affordability Exemption

Affordable Care Act (ACA)