| Media Relations Services |
TP-6700.5200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups reach out and respond to the media with the objective of gaining positive media attention and coverage for their organization, their programs and services, their products and their overall agenda. Media include newspapers, magazines, radio, television and the Internet. |
0 |
| Media and Communications Occupations |
YO-4950 |
Individuals whose occupations are concerned with the technical aspects of radio and television broadcasting; motion picture or stage productions; writing, publishing and distributing books, magazines, journals, newspapers and other print materials; reporting the news; public relations; or other forms of involvement in the media and communications industries. |
0 |
| Media/Communications |
TJ-5500 |
Radio and television stations, book publishers, newspaper publishers, producers and distributors of film and video and other members of the media and communications industries that serve as channels of communication for news, entertainment, advertising and other matters of current interest which may include special public service features or programming for the community. |
0 |
| Mediation |
FP-0700.5000 |
Programs that provide a neutral third person who is acceptable to all parties to a dispute who facilitates discussion between the parties and aids them in making their own settlement decisions. |
3 |
| Medic Alert |
PH-1800.5000 |
Programs that issue bracelets or pendants, or allow people to create medical ID cards or other documents which contain information about their special medical condition (e.g., diabetes), warnings about allergic reactions to drugs or other hazards, a list of current medications, emergency contacts and other important information in case treatment is required during an emergency. |
0 |
| Medicaid |
NL-5000.5000 |
A combined federal and state program administered by the state that provides medical benefits for individuals and families with limited incomes who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services within parameters established at the federal level. Many people are covered by Medicaid, though within these groups, certain additional requirements must be met. Eligibility factors include people's age, whether they are pregnant, have a disability, are blind, or aged; their income and resources (like bank accounts, real property or other items that can be sold for cash); and whether they are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted immigrants. Families who are receiving benefits through TANF and individuals who receive SSI as aged, blind and disabled are categorically eligible groups. The rules for counting a person's income and resources vary from state to state and from group to group. There are special rules for those who live in nursing homes, for people served under the Medicaid Waiver program, for people served by Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs and for children with disabilities living at home. Medicaid makes payments directly to a person's health care provider; and some recipients may be asked to pay a small part of the cost (co-payment) for some medical services. Most states have additional "state-only" programs to provide medical assistance for specified low-income persons who do not qualify for the Medicaid program. |
9 |
| Medicaid Appeals/Complaints |
NL-5000.5000-500 |
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or who are receiving services through Medicaid and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the state or county has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. |
0 |
| Medicaid Applications |
NL-5000.5000-520 |
County or state offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the Medicaid program; and reinstate individuals who have lost their Medicaid benefits due to incarceration, institutionalization, noncompliance or other reasons. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file Medicaid applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
0 |
| Medicaid Buy In Programs |
NL-5000.5000-525 |
Programs that enable people with disabilities who are working and earning more than the allowable limits for regular Medicaid to retain their health care coverage through the Medicaid program. Participants "buy into" the program, typically by paying premiums that are based on income. |
0 |
| Medicaid Card Replacement |
NL-5000.5000-530 |
Programs that provide a hotline or other mechanism that people can use to request a replacement when their Medicaid card was never received, has been lost or stolen, or when a replacement is required due to a name change or for other similar circumstance. Replacement cards can also be obtained from Medicaid applications offices. |
0 |
| Medicaid Contract Hospitals |
LL-3000.5000 |
Health care facilities that are operated by the county or the state or which are under contract with the state to provide health care services for Medicaid patients. Included are facilities that are exempted from the contracting process but are authorized to accept Medicaid patients. |
0 |
| Medicaid Estate Recovery Programs |
NL-5000.5000-560 |
Programs that are responsible for implementing the 1993 federal legislation that makes it mandatory for states to attempt to recover Medicaid payments for recipients from their estates after they die; and/or which provide information about the program. Since most tangible assets are spent through Medicaid spend down, estate recovery focuses on real property, personal property or business ownership that the deceased had an interest in just prior to receiving Medicaid. Recovery applies to individuals who were age 55 or older when they received Medicaid or to permanently institutionalized adults younger than age 55. Recovery can also occur from the estate of living recipients who are in a nursing home and who have been certified that they cannot reasonably be expected to be discharged and return home. The property is exempt from estate recovery if the recipient's spouse is living there, a blind or permanently disabled child lives there, or if as a result of a state lien, additional protection for siblings and adult children can be satisfied. |
0 |
| Medicaid Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.9500-500 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that Medicaid recipients and the public at large can use to report recipients or health care providers that make false statements or representations which result in an unauthorized payment by the Medicaid program to themselves or another. Examples of fraud include incorrect reporting of diagnoses or procedures to maximize payments; billing for services, medical supplies or equipment not furnished; misrepresentation of the dates and descriptions of services furnished, the identity of the recipient or the individual furnishing services; and billing for noncovered or nonchargeable services as covered items. |
1 |
| Medicaid Healthy Rewards Programs |
NL-5000.5000-575 |
Medicaid providers that seek to improve the health outcomes of beneficiaries by offering incentives for healthy behaviors such as keeping primary care appointments, participating in weight management classes or cancer screenings or achieving health goals such as lowering blood sugar to mitigate diabetes or reducing high blood pressure. Incentives may include cash awards, gift certificates, a health-related reward such as a soccer ball or yoga mat, a contribution to an HSA or access to a service such as a dental appointment. Penalties such as cost-sharing, premiums, or limits on benefits may also be imposed on people who don't get preventive care or other necessary services or use services inappropriately. |
0 |
| Medicaid Information/Counseling |
LH-3500.4900 |
Programs that offer information and guidance for people who may qualify for Medicaid with the objective of empowering them to make informed choices. Included may be information about the eligibility requirements for Medicaid and how to apply; Medicaid Managed Care options, benefits covered (and not covered) by the program including long-term care and home and community-based services; the payment process for co-payments; Medicaid "spend-down" (the process of reducing income and/or assets an individual possesses in order to qualify for Medicaid); and information about Medicare and the linkages between the two programs. The program may also answer questions about Medicaid services available to individuals with disabilities; and some programs may help people who qualify with enrollment and provide referrals to providers who accept State Medicaid health insurance. |
0 |
| Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsman Programs |
FT-5410 |
Programs that help to solve problems to ensure that members enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care program receive all medically necessary covered services for which their plans are contractually responsible. The office of the Ombudsman serves as an objective resource to resolve issues between Medicaid managed care members and managed care health plans, helps members understand their rights regarding services, care and access to managed care, connects members with local resources that can help them including patient rights services, assists members with urgent enrollment and disenrollment problems, and educates members on how to effectively navigate through the Medicaid managed care system. |
0 |
| Medicaid Planning |
LH-4000.5000 |
Programs that provide information for people who need to understand the options that are legally available to help them protect the assets of a spouse or child with a disability when a family member has a catastrophic illness and needs to have access to Medicaid to meet the expenses. Planning techniques may include spending down assets (e.g. purchasing an automobile or paying off the mortgage on a home), paying family members to provide care for the individual, separating a couple's assets to ensure that the healthy spouse does not become impoverished, transferring assets within legal timeframes, establishing joint tenancy accounts, purchasing annuities and other similar actions. |
0 |
| Medicaid Prior Authorization |
NL-5000.5000-650 |
County or state offices that review requests for health care which require prior approval in order for Medicaid to be used as a payment source. |
0 |
| Medicaid Recipients |
YC-5000 |
Low-income individuals who are receiving comprehensive medical benefits through the federal Medicaid program administered by the county or the state. |
0 |
| Medical Assistance in Dying |
LT-1750.4585 |
Services available in states that have Death With Dignity Statutes in place which allow mentally competent adult state residents who have a terminal illness with a confirmed prognosis of 6 or fewer months to live to voluntarily request and potentially receive prescription medication to hasten their inevitable, imminent death. Trained volunteers or staff provide in-depth personal support and information throughout the process and assist with applications and connecting with local physicians. The protections in the statutes ensure that patients remain the driving force in end-of-life care discussions. The death with dignity process is robust: Two physicians must confirm the patient's residency, diagnosis, prognosis, mental competence, and voluntariness of the request. Two waiting periods, the first between the oral requests, the second between receiving and filling the prescription, are generally required. |
0 |
| Medical Assistance in Dying |
LT-4900 |
Services available in states that have Death With Dignity Statutes in place which allow mentally competent adult state residents who have a terminal illness with a confirmed prognosis of 6 or fewer months to live to voluntarily request and potentially receive prescription medication to hasten their inevitable, imminent death. Trained volunteers or staff provide in-depth personal support and information throughout the process and assist with applications and connecting with local physicians. The protections in the statutes ensure that patients remain the driving force in end-of-life care discussions. The death with dignity process is robust: Two physicians must confirm the patient's residency, diagnosis, prognosis, mental competence, and voluntariness of the request. Two waiting periods, the first between the oral requests, the second between receiving and filling the prescription, are generally required. |
0 |
| Medical Assistants |
YO-3000.5000-500 |
Individuals who perform administrative and clinical tasks which help health care programs run smoothly. Administrative duties include answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and bookkeeping. Clinical duties vary according to state law and include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the examination. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments. They instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures and change dressings. They may also arrange examining room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean. |
0 |
| Medical Associations |
TN-5000 |
Organizations whose members are doctors, dentists, nurses, chiropractors or other medical professionals who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests and participating in medical seminars and conferences, subscribing to medical journals and taking advantage of other opportunities for professional development. Many medical associations set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members, accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members and maintain referral services through which residents who require medical assistance are referred to members. |
8 |
| Medical Care Expense Assistance |
LH-5100.5000 |
Programs that pay the hospital bills, doctor bills, laboratory expenses or other health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary health care without assistance. Also included are programs that provide vouchers which enable eligible individuals to obtain medical care. Medical bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |
| Medical Care Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-3000.5000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking licensed physicians who are willing to contribute their services on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Medical Clinic Associations |
TN-5020 |
Organizations whose members are community health centers, charitable clinics, clinics in rural areas and other outpatient health care facilities that have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests and improving the quality, accessibility, affordability and continuity of health care services through a program of advocacy, education, research, information and leadership. Medical clinic associations promote activities that improve community health status; seek to influence state and national health care policy through active lobbying at state and federal levels; promote public understanding of health care issues; prepare members for changes in health care financing and help members become effective advocates for their institutions and profession and the patients they serve. |
0 |
| Medical Dressing |
LH-5000.5000 |
Programs that pay for or provide gauze, cotton, adhesive tape, bandages and other materials which are used to provide protective covering or support for strains, sprains, fractures, wounds or other injuries. |
0 |
| Medical Equipment Expense Assistance |
LH-5100.5050 |
Programs that provide financial assistance that helps patients whose care is being managed in the home (or other private facility managed by a nonprofessional caregiver or family member) obtain required medical equipment and supplies. |
0 |
| Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs |
TI-1800.5000 |
Programs that accept assistive technology equipment (i.e., equipment, appliances and assistive aids for people with disabilities), sickroom equipment, medical bandages, respiratory aids and other medical supplies that are required by people who are convalescing following surgery or illness, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve. |
0 |
| Medical Equipment/Supplies |
LH-5000 |
Programs that pay for or provide necessary in-home hospital equipment, monitoring devices, respiratory aids, prevention kits and other medical supplies that are required by people who want to prevent the transmission of an infectious disease, are coping with the effects of a chronic health condition or disability or are convalescing following surgery or illness. Included are programs that provide medical equipment on a loan basis as well as those that provide equipment that people can keep. |
12 |
| Medical Escort Services |
LH-6300.5400 |
Programs that offer the services of trained medical personnel (generally licensed nurses, paramedics or EMTs) who provide in-flight patient care for severely ill or injured individuals who are traveling domestically or internationally using the commercial airline system. Services may include screening for travel fitness; travel planning and ticketing for all traveling parties; ground transportation; priority check-in; in-flight medical care including oxygen, sedation and pain management; arrangements for required medical equipment; international stretcher service; and medical reporting to the receiving facility. Some programs can also assist individuals who are traveling by rail. |
0 |
| Medical Expense Assistance |
LH-5100 |
Programs that pay the health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary care without assistance. Medical expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |
| Medical Identity Theft Reporting |
FN-1700.3200-500 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report the theft or use of someone's personal information (e.g., their name, Social Security number, Medicare number or COVID-19 vaccination card) to falsely represent that person including submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare and other health insurers without their authorization or knowledge. Vaccination cards in particular should never be posted as images online, and offers to purchase such cards should also be reported. |
0 |
| Medical Information Services |
TJ-3200.5000 |
Programs that provide information about specific health and health-related topics including diseases and conditions, birth control, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health, safety and other similar topics that interested individuals can access on a website or in person, or by telephone, email, chat, text or other communication channel. Information may be in a self-serve, browsable format (for example a web resource directory or library of audio recordings) or provided by live agents with expertise in the field. |
22 |
| Medical Laboratories |
LM |
Clinical laboratories that conduct hematological, cytological, bacteriological, biochemical, toxicological, histological or serological examinations of tissue, fluids and other materials obtained from patients as a means of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease. |
0 |
| Medical Libraries |
TJ-4400.8100-500 |
Special libraries that are designed to support the needs of physicians, health professionals, medical researchers, medical students, patients, researchers, information specialists and consumers interested in the medical field. Medical libraries are most frequently found in hospitals, medical research facilities, medical schools, private industry, medical associations and similar institutions. They may also be operated by government or nonprofit societies associated with the medical field. |
1 |
| Medical Malpractice Assistance |
FT-5100.5000 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who need to settle a dispute or initiate or respond to litigation regarding a situation in which a physician, nurse, dentist, optometrist, chiropractor or other member of the health care profession is accused of an unreasonable lack of skill, gross negligence or professional misconduct in handling a particular case which resulted in loss, damage or injury to the patient. |
0 |
| Medical Marijuana Dispensaries |
LT-4990 |
Programs that lawfully dispense marijuana and other cannabis products to medical patients who present a medical marijuana identification card or written certification from a physician verifying that they have one of the medical conditions that qualify for the program (generally cachexia or wasting syndrome, cancer, severe chronic pain, epilepsy and other disorders characterized by seizures, glaucoma, HIV or AIDS, multiple sclerosis and other disorders characterized by muscle spasticity, Crohn's disease or nausea) as well as a statement that the benefits of using marijuana for medical purposes outweigh the health risks. |
0 |
| Medical Marijuana Issues |
YZ-4880 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the medical use of marijuana and other cannabis products. |
0 |
| Medical Marijuana Registration Programs |
LT-5000 |
Programs that register people with specified debilitating medical conditions for a program that allows them to alleviate their symptoms through the limited use of marijuana under medical supervision. Patients must have written certification by a physician that they have one of the medical conditions that qualify for the program (generally cachexia or wasting syndrome, cancer, severe chronic pain, epilepsy and other disorders characterized by seizures, glaucoma, HIV or AIDS, multiple sclerosis and other disorders characterized by muscle spasticity, Crohn's disease or nausea) as well as a statement that the benefits of using marijuana for medical purposes outweigh the health risks. In most areas, a medical marijuana card is issued which enables patients to obtain marijuana and other cannabis products for medical use. Some registration programs also provide telephone verification of an individual's patient status if a medical marijuana dispensary, law enforcement officer or other officials have questions. Medical marijuana programs are only available in states whose electorates have passed ballot measures that remove state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by patients and/or their registered caregivers. Qualifications for the program and other requirements vary by state. |
0 |
| Medical Museums |
TA-5500.5250 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of artifacts which relate to the history of medicine and the health sciences. Included may be fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens; medical and surgical instruments from earlier eras; replicas of early operating theaters or other health care venues; materials documenting significant discoveries or innovations in medicine; medical textbooks, archival materials, illustrations and/or photographs; pharmaceuticals; models and interactive exhibits which illustrate the human body, its organs and how each body system works to preserve health; journals and other memorabilia relating to famous scientists and physicians; and medical devices and "cures" associated with quackery. Some medical museums may focus on a particular medical specialty such as women's health, rural medicine or substance abuse; and many have educational programs for school children and other visitors. |
0 |
| Medical Oncology |
LV-3300.5000 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have cancer of any type or other benign or malignant tumors. Medical oncologists decide on and administer chemotherapy for malignancy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists regarding treatment of cancer. |
0 |
| Medical Peer Review Organizations |
DF-6500.5000 |
Groups of practicing doctors and nurses who are officially enlisted to review the practices of fellow professionals. Services may include investigation of individual complaints. |
0 |
| Medical Public Assistance Programs |
NL-5000 |
Programs that provide financial assistance to ensure that low-income and indigent individuals and families have access to essential medical services. |
0 |
| Medical Records |
DF-7000.5100 |
Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to the cumulative history of a person's interaction with the health care system such as the occasions on which they have been examined, evaluated or treated for an ailment. Included are medical history records, a longitudinal record of what has happened to a patient since birth including diseases, major and minor illnesses and growth history which can give a clinician a feel for what has happened before to a new patient; inpatient care medical records (hospital records) which generally include admission notes, on-service notes, progress notes, preoperative notes, operative notes, postoperative notes, procedure notes and discharge notes; and a patient's case history with a particular health care provider which usually includes information gained by a physician by asking specific questions, with the aim of obtaining information useful in formulating a diagnosis and providing medical care to the patient. The medically relevant complaints reported by the patient are referred to as symptoms, in contrast with clinical signs, which are ascertained by direct examination by medical personnel. In addition are electronic health records (or EHRs), a systematized collection of a patient's electronically stored health information in a digital format. EHRs may include a range of data including demographics, medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal statistics like age and weight, and billing information. EHR systems are designed to store data accurately and to capture the state of a patient across time. It eliminates the need to track down a patient's previous paper medical records and assists in ensuring data is up-to-date, accurate and legible. It also allows open communication between the patient and the provider, while providing privacy and security. |
0 |
| Medical Reserve Corps |
TH-1700.1910-150.50 |
A Citizens Corp program operating under the direction of the Surgeon General of the U.S. whose objective is to recruit, coordinate and mobilize doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to local emergencies. MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources in times of emergency; and may also assist their communities with ongoing public health needs e.g., immunizations, screenings, health and nutrition education, and volunteering in community health centers and local hospitals. |
0 |
| Medical Respite Facilities/Beds for Homeless People |
BH-1800.9000 |
Programs that provide short term nursing and recuperative care for homeless people who are too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness or injury while living on the streets, but are not ill enough to be in a hospital. Included are free-standing medical respite care facilities, shelter-based programs, transitional housing-based programs, programs that use the shelter voucher system to house homeless people needing a place to recover and programs that contract with adult residential facilities, nursing facilities and other organizations to provide the service. Length of stay is generally determined on a case-by-case basis and a referral from a physician or other health care provider may be required. Other eligibility criteria may apply. |
2 |
| Medical Schools |
HD-6000.6200-450 |
Schools or colleges, often affiliated with universities, that prepare students who have completed their Bachelor's degree to become physicians. |
0 |
| Medical Scientists |
YO-8000.4500-500 |
Individuals who research human diseases in order to improve human health. Most medical scientists work in research and development. Some conduct basic research to advance knowledge of living organisms including viruses, bacteria and other infectious agents. Past research has resulted in the development of vaccines, medicines and treatments for many diseases. Basic medical research continues to provide the building blocks necessary to develop solutions to human health problems. Medical scientists also engage in clinical investigation, technical writing, drug application review, patent examination and related activities. |
0 |
| Medical Social Work |
LH-6300.5500 |
Programs that provide support services for patients and their families during hospitalization and upon discharge, for people receiving outpatient services, for previous patients and for other people not previously associated with the facility who need the service. Included are consultation and the coordination of available services for the patient's continuing care at home or in a short or long-term care facility; or whatever other support may be needed to help resolve the logistical, social and psychological problems related to the illness. |
6 |
| Medical Supplies Donation Programs |
TI-1800.5000-500 |
Programs that accept first aid kits, bandages and other medical dressing, ostomy supplies, incontinence supplies, compression hosiery, hernia supports, bed pans and other medical supplies and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve. Also included are programs that are accepting COVID-19 related supplies including hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, face masks, face shields and personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers. |
0 |
| Medical Support Personnel |
YO-3000.5000 |
Individuals who perform various duties under the direction of a physician or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients. Included are home health aides, medical assistants and physician assistants who work directly with physicians, nurses and surgeons; EMTs who provide emergency medical assistance at the scene of an accident or other incident; medical laboratory technicians; and individuals such as diagnostic medical sonographers and nuclear medicine technicians who administer specialized diagnostic tests. |
0 |
| Medical Support Personnel Associations |
TN-5000.4900 |
Organizations whose members are individuals who perform various duties under the direction of a physician or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests and participating in medical seminars and conferences, subscribing to medical journals and taking advantage of other opportunities for professional development. Members include cardiovascular technologists/technicians, clinical laboratory technicians, diagnostic medical sonographers, emergency medical technicians/paramedics, home health aides, medical assistants, nuclear medicine technologists/technicians, perfusionists, physician assistants, radiographers, surgical technologists/technicians and other medical support personnel. |
0 |
| Medical Support Personnel Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-445 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the incompetence, negligence, quality of service, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of individuals who perform various duties under the direction of a physician or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients. Included are complaints about medical assistants and physician assistants who work directly with physicians, nurses and surgeons; EMTs who provide emergency medical assistance at the scene of an accident or other incident; medical laboratory technicians; and individuals such as diagnostic medical sonographers and nuclear medicine technicians who administer specialized diagnostic tests. |
0 |
| Medical Training Equipment/Devices |
LH-5200 |
Programs that provide simulation devices that are used to train nurses and other health care professionals in the use of medical and surgical equipment and allow them to practice medical procedures and treatment administration. Included are life support and patient care mannequins representing people of all ages, airway management devices, automatic external defibrillator training kits, dummy kits for practice in administering medications, intubation and resuscitation simulators, tools for learning to assess cardiac and lung sounds, virtual reality trainers and a wide variety of other devices and equipment. |
0 |
| Medical Waste Disposal |
TE-8920.7200-500 |
Programs that are responsible for permanently and safely disposing of medical syringes, linens, dressings, excised tissue and other waste materials generated in the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals; in medical or veterinary research; or in the production or testing of vaccines, cultures and other preparations made from living organisms and their products. |
0 |
| Medical and Health Sciences Research |
TR-1000.5000 |
Programs that conduct basic and applied research which focuses on human diseases with the objective of improving human health through the development of vaccines, medicines and other forms of treatment. |
2 |
| Medical/Health Services Management Personnel |
YO-3000.5050 |
Individuals who plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, nursing facilities, home health care agencies, a variety of community care facilities for older adults and/or people with disabilities (e.g., adult residential care homes, assisted living facilities, CCRCs or intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities), and other similar establishments. Included are specialists who are in charge of specific clinical departments or services and generalists who manage or help to manage an entire facility or health care system. |
0 |
| Medical/Surgical Home Nursing |
LT-2800.3100-500 |
Programs whose home health care services are provided by registered nurses who specialize in the pre and postoperative care of surgical patients. |
0 |
| Medically Monitored Physical Fitness |
PL-6600.5100 |
Programs that enable people with a sedentary life style or health conditions such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or obesity to safely participate in exercise routines that improve their flexibility, range of motion, cardiovascular and pulmonary efficiency and endurance, or their overall physical conditioning. Participants receive a thorough physical examination which is repeated periodically to measure progress; and their blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, oxygen levels and blood glucose levels are monitored, as necessary, during exercise sessions to ensure safety. The exercise regimen progresses slowly and may include walking, treadmill, free weights, steps and other activities. The goal of monitored fitness programs is to encourage the continual development of a healthy lifestyle while assuring that there are no ill health effects along the way. |
0 |
| Medically Oriented Books and Playthings |
LH-2700.4750 |
Programs that provide parents, children and/or health care professionals with toys, puzzles, games, books and other medical materials which are designed to emotionally and intellectually prepare children for health care or hospitalization or which can help children understand and relate to people who have disabilities. Also included are general health education materials which teach children about their bodies (e.g., models that replicate the structure of the heart) or which demonstrate basic health care and hygiene practices (e.g., models of the teeth and gums that can be used to demonstrate brushing practices). |
0 |
| Medicare |
NS-8000.5000 |
A federally funded health insurance program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for people age 65 and older; for individuals with disabilities younger than age 65 who have received or been determined eligible for Social Security Disability benefits for at least 24 consecutive months; and for insured workers and their dependents who have end stage renal disease and need dialysis or a kidney transplant. As with ESRD, the 24-month waiting period is waived for disability beneficiaries diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease). Premiums, deductibles and co-payments or out-of-pocket costs apply to Medicare coverage for most people. Special programs that assist with paying some or all of these costs are available for low income individuals who qualify. Medicare has four parts, but not every Medicare beneficiary has every part. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care and home health care that meets the program eligibility criteria. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, preventive services and more. Together, Medicare Part A and Part B are called Original Medicare. Medicare Part C enables private insurance companies to offer Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans under contract with CMS that provide all Part A and Part B benefits to plan enrollees. Medicare Advantage Plans include Health Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, Private Fee-for-Service Plans, Special Needs Plans and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. Some plans offer extra benefits and services that aren't covered by Original Medicare, sometimes for an extra cost; and most (but not all) include Medicare prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) is an optional benefit that helps beneficiaries cover the cost of prescription drugs. The plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare and add prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare, some Medicare Private-Fee-for-Service Plans and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. |
0 |
| Medicare Administrative Contractors |
NS-8000.5000-460 |
Private health care insurers, originally known as Part A Fiscal Intermediaries and Part B Carriers, that have been awarded a contract to process Medicare Part A and Part B (A/B) medical claims or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims for beneficiaries in the Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) program (Original Medicare) within a geographic jurisdiction. The Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) serve as the primary operational contact between the Medicare FFS program and the health care providers enrolled in the program. |
0 |
| Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-480 |
Sponsors of Medicare Advantage (MA) health care plans approved by Medicare that accept applications for enrollment in one of the Medicare Advantage options that offer Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) coverage. Prescription drug coverage may also be included. Many MA Plans offer extra benefits (e.g., vision coverage, dental coverage, hearing care, wellness services and nurse line support) and may offer lower co-payments than Original Medicare. However, MA plans may require participants to use physicians, hospitals and other providers that are part of the plan's provider network. Medicare Advantage Plans include: Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans; Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans; Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans; Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNP); and Medicare Savings Account Plans (MSA Plans). To join a MA Plan, an individual must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B. In addition to paying the monthly Part B premium required by Medicare, MA Plans may require a monthly premium for the extra benefits provided by the Plan. Information about Medicare Advantage plans is available in the "Welcome to Medicare" handbook people receive when they enroll, by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or by using the Plan Finder on the Medicare website. |
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| Medicare Appeals/Complaints |
NS-8000.5000-520 |
Entities that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving grievances that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving benefits through the Medicare program (including the Part D Prescription Drug Benefit and the subsidies that are available to low income beneficiaries enrolled in the Part D Benefit) and believe that an adverse action has been wrongly taken, including coverage denials, discrimination, violation of rights and/or failure to take an appropriate action. |
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| Medicare Beneficiaries |
YC-5100 |
Individuals, age 65 and older or younger than age 65 with a disability, who have hospital, medical and prescription drug insurance through the federally-funded Medicare program. |
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| Medicare Card Replacement |
NS-8000.5000-525 |
Social Security Offices that allow Medicare recipients to request replacements for a lost, stolen or damaged Medicare card online by visiting the Medicare Card Replacement section of the Social Security website. Replacement cards are mailed within 30 days. People needing immediate proof that they have Medicare coverage can call a toll-free number or visit their local Social Security office. |
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| Medicare Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-560 |
Social Security offices that accept applications for enrollment in and determine eligibility for the Medicare program. People who have signed up for early retirement benefits with the Social Security Administration or the Railroad Retirement Board receive their Medicare card in the mail automatically prior to their 65th birthday. Their application for retirement benefits serves as an application for Medicare Part A. Individuals who wait for full retirement age to sign up for SSA cash benefits will need to apply for Medicare approximately three months prior to their 65th birthday month at the Social Security office where they will do the paperwork and designate if they want Part A and/or B. They will get their Medicare card in the mail showing their enrollment (Part A and/or B) with an effective date, the first of their birthday month. These people are now enrolled in Original Medicare and can sign up with a supplement or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D), or have the option of receiving their Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage plan (HMOs, PPOs, special needs plans, private fee for service plans, Medicare savings account plans). If they choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, they will have to determine availability and which plan is best for them, and then will need to enroll directly with the plan of their choice. Information about Medicare Advantage plans is available in the Welcome to Medicare handbook people receive when they enroll, by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or by using the Plan Finder on the Medicare website. |
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| Medicare Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.3350-550 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that persons with Medicare and the public at large can use to report health care providers or beneficiaries who make false statements or representations which result in an unauthorized payment by the Medicare program to themselves or another. Also included are organizations that accept and investigate reports about fraudulent entities that misrepresent themselves as approved Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans; approved plans that use aggressive marketing tactics, discriminate against a beneficiary (e.g., prevent them from signing up for a plan based on their age, health status, race or income), entice beneficiaries to enroll in a more costly plan than they require, or erroneously charge beneficiaries for medication provided under the plan they have selected; or pharmacies that provide a different drug than the one prescribed by the physician. Examples of Medicare fraud include incorrect reporting of diagnoses or procedures to maximize payments; billing for services, medical supplies, equipment or medications not provided; misrepresentation of the dates and descriptions of services or medications provided, the identity of the recipient or the individual furnishing services; and billing for noncovered or nonchargeable services as covered items. Also included are programs that provide consumer education, counseling and assistance with the objective of helping people identify instances of fraud. |
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| Medicare HMO Plan Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-480.45 |
Sponsors of Medicare Advantage (MA) health care plans approved by Medicare that accept applications for enrollment in a type of managed care organization that generally provides health care coverage through hospitals, physicians and other providers with which the HMO has a contract. Most HMOs require members to select a primary care physician to manage the individual's health care; a referral from a primary care physician to see specialists is generally required. |
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| Medicare Information/Counseling |
LH-3500.5000 |
Programs that offer information and guidance for older adults and people with disabilities regarding their health insurance options with the objective of empowering them to make informed choices. Included is information about benefits covered (and not covered); the payment process; the rights of beneficiaries; the process for eligibility determinations, coverage denials and appeals; consumer safeguards; and options for filling the gap in Medicare coverage (Medigap supplement insurance). Also available is information relating to an individual's eligibility for benefits and assistance with evaluating their options and enrolling in a Medicare plan (A, B, C, and/or D) that will best meet their needs. These programs also address coordination of benefits when beneficiaries have other types of health insurance in addition to Medicare (e.g. Medicaid, employer coverage or retiree insurance) and provide counseling and assistance regarding the subsidies that are available to low income beneficiaries enrolled in the Part D Prescription Drug Benefit (which help pay for Part D premiums and reduce the cost of prescriptions at the pharmacy) and the Medicare Savings Programs which help pay for Medicare out-of-pocket costs. They may also provide information about Medicaid and the linkages between the two programs, referrals to appropriate state and local agencies involved in the Medicaid program, information about other Medicare-related entities (such as peer review organizations, Medicare-approved prescription drug plans, Medicare administrative contractors), and assistance in completing related Medicare insurance forms. |
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| Medicare Insurance Supplements |
LH-3000.5000 |
Organizations that offer insurance policies which pay for some health care costs that are not covered by Medicare. These generally include Medicare deductibles and co-payments, but not long-term care. |
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| Medicare PPO Plan Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-480.50 |
Sponsors of Medicare Advantage (MA) health care plans approved by Medicare that accept applications for enrollment in a type of managed care organization that generally provides health care coverage through a broad network of physicians, hospitals and other providers. Providers of PPO Plans may also offer more flexibility by allowing for visits to out-of-network professionals at a greater expense to the participant; referral for specialists is generally not required. |
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| Medicare Part B Providers |
LN-4900 |
Physician services and outpatient health care providers that accept Medicare Part B as a means of payment. Providers include physicians and physicians' groups; physical, occupational, speech therapists; pathologists; clinical social workers; clinical psychologists; outpatient hospital services; rural health clinics; outpatient rehabilitation facilities; ambulance service providers (limited); x-ray treatment services; radiation treatment services; providers of prostheses, braces and medical equipment and supplies; home health care providers; certain mammography screening programs; and providers of certain injectable drugs (limited). Providers who "accept assignment" agree to accept payment at Medicare's allowed rate. |
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| Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (Extra Help) Applications |
NS-8000.5000-600 |
Social Security offices and state Medicaid agencies that accept applications and determine eligibility for the subsidies that are available to low income beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit. Beneficiaries may also apply for the subsidy through the online application available on the Social Security Administration website. |
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| Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-660 |
Private Prescription Drug Plans that are approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries and accept applications for enrollment. Beneficiaries may also select a plan using the online enrollment application available on the CMS website. The application provides a tool for comparing different plans which vary in costs and specific drugs covered. |
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| Medicare Private Fee for Service Plan Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-480.55 |
Providers of Medicare Advantage (MA) health care plans that accept applications for enrollment in the type of plan which allows participants to see any health care provider who is eligible to receive payment from Medicare and agrees to accept payment from the Sponsors of Medicare Advantage (MA) health care plans that accept applications for enrollment in the type of plan which allows participants to see any health care provider who is eligible to receive payment from Medicare and agrees to accept payment from the PFFS Medicare Advantage Organization (MAO). PFFS Plans provide all Medicare benefits plus any additional benefits the company chooses to offer. The PFFS plan decides the level of reimbursement for Medicare-covered services. Participants must pay any cost sharing amounts required by the health care provider when obtaining health care services. |
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| Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations |
DF-6500.5100 |
Groups of practicing health care providers who are paid by the federal government to generally oversee the care provided to Medicare beneficiaries in each state and to improve the quality of services. |
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| Medicare Savings Account Plan Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-480.58 |
Sponsors of Medicare Advantage health care plans approved by Medicare that accept applications for enrollment in a consumer-directed Medicare Advantage Plan called an MSA Plan that combines a high-deductible insurance plan with a medical savings account that beneficiaries can use to pay for their health care costs. MSA Plans have two parts: the high-deductible health plan which will only begin to cover the individual's costs once the high yearly deductible (which varies by plan) is met; and a special type of savings account into which the MSA Plan deposits money. Beneficiaries can choose to use money from the savings account to pay for any health care costs they incur before they meet the deductible. |
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| Medicare Savings Programs |
NL-5000.5000-700 |
Programs that cover all or a portion of Medicare costs for low income Medicare beneficiaries with limited resources/assets. Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are administered by Medicaid medical assistance offices, pay all or a portion of Medicare premiums and may pay Medicare deductibles and co-insurance. Included are the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program that pays Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-payments for people with combined incomes that do not exceed 100 percent of the federal poverty level; the Specified Low-Income Beneficiary (SLMB) program that pays Medicare Part B premiums for people with combined incomes between 100 and 120 percent of the federal poverty level; the Qualifying Individuals (QI) program that pays Medicare Part B premiums for people with combined incomes 120 and 135 percent of the federal poverty level; and the Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) program that helps pay the Part A premium for individuals under age 65 who have a disability and are working, have lost their premium-free Part A when they returned to work, are not receiving medical assistance from their state and meet income and resource limits required by their state. The QI program is a limited program (block grant to states), and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Asset/resource limits for these programs are adjusted each year and may vary by state. |
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| Medicare Special Needs Plan Enrollment |
NS-8000.5000-480.60 |
Sponsors of Medicare Advantage health care plans approved by Medicare that accept applications for enrollment in specialized plans that limit membership to individuals with special needs, i.e., people who are living in an institution (such as a nursing home), require nursing care at home or who reside in the community but require an equivalent level of care as those residing in a long term care facility; people with both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles); and/or people who have severe or disabling chronic conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, congestive heart failure, mental disorders, end stage renal disease and HIV/AIDS). The plans tailor their benefits, provider choices and drug formularies (list of covered drugs) to best meet the needs of the groups they serve. The SNP offers all Medicare health care services and prescription drugs as well as more focused care that may be needed to manage a disease or condition. Participants generally must receive care from the physicians, hospitals and other providers in the SNP provider network. |
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| Medication Adherence Programs |
LH-2700.4960 |
Programs that help people with HIV infections, AIDS, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, renal disease or other chronic illnesses with complex treatment plans, improve and sustain adherence to their medication regimen by providing educational interventions that teach the importance of maintaining one's treatment regimen, techniques to manage side effects and drug interactions, and the use of strategies and devices such as pill boxes to organize timing for the self-administration of many different prescribed medications. |
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| Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders |
RX-8450.5000 |
Programs that provide treatment which includes approved medication (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, antabuse) to support the efforts of individuals with an opioid or alcohol use disorder to abstain from or reduce their use of opioids (usually heroin or painkillers such as oxycontin or morphine) or alcohol. The extended-release, injectable form of naltrexone (Vivitrol) may also be used. The objective of maintenance is to gradually reduce the amount of the substitute drug that is required in order to reduce and, if possible, eventually eliminate dependency altogether. Medication assisted maintenance treatment (MAT) may be provided in an outpatient treatment program (OTP) or OTP unit such as a pharmacy or physician's office, or for buprenorphine products (Bunavail, Suboxone, Subutex, Zubslov), a physician's office or other health care setting. Methadone maintenance treatment is provided in a clinic. It is recommended that medication assisted maintenance treatment be provided in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies. |
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| Medication Consultation Programs |
LH-2700.5000-450 |
Programs that conduct a review of the prescription and over-the-counter medication and other substances (e.g., herbal remedies, vitamins and other supplements, illegal drugs) that people are taking with the objectives of supporting the individual's ability to self-administer medications as prescribed and to ensure their safety and well being, particularly in circumstances where their medication regimen is complex. The reviews address a number of issues including appropriate therapeutic uses of particular substances; adverse side effects; interaction/reaction with foods and other drugs; product identification and availability or equivalency; safety when used by children, pregnant or breastfeeding women or older adults, many of whom may have multiple prescriptions; and outcomes. |
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| Medication Dispensing Systems |
LH-6700.6500-500 |
Programs that supply electronic equipment for monitoring and dispensing medication. The device is filled with medication by the caregiver on a regular basis and can be set to remind the individual to open a drawer in the device and take the medication at a particular time each day. If the drawer is not opened at the scheduled time, the caregiver receives a message through the system that the individual has not responded. The equipment is usually attached to a personal emergency response system. |
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| Medication Disposal |
TE-8920.7200-550 |
Programs that accept and safely dispose of unwanted or outdated medication. Substances that qualify for the program typically include such things as prescription drugs, nonprescription medication, acne therapies, athlete's foot treatment, vitamin and mineral supplements and throat lozenges. Medication disposal programs provide a environmentally safe alternative to flushing medications down the toilet where they may not be completely removed by the sewage treatment process or discarding them with household garbage where they may be found and consumed by children or animals or enter into the groundwater supply. |
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| Medication Information |
LH-2700.5000-500 |
Programs that provide general information about prescription and over-the-counter medication and other substances (e.g., herbal remedies, vitamins and other supplements, illegal drugs) that people may be taking or considering, and answer any questions they may have about their current medication regimen or one that has been recommended. |
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| Medication Information/Management |
LH-2700.5000 |
Programs that conduct a review of the prescription and over-the-counter medication and other substances (e.g., herbal remedies, vitamins and other supplements, illegal drugs) that people are taking, and answer any questions they may have about their medications or their medication regimen. The reviews address a number of issues including appropriate therapeutic uses of particular substances; adverse side effects; interaction/reaction with foods and other drugs; product identification and availability or equivalency; safety when used by children, pregnant or breastfeeding women or older adults, many of whom may have multiple prescriptions; and outcomes. The objectives of the program are to support the individual's ability to self-administer medications as prescribed and to ensure their safety and well being, particularly in circumstances where their medication regimen is complex. |
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| Medication Reminders |
LH-6700.6500-550 |
Programs that call, send emails, texts and/or other direct communications in order to contact patients to remind them to take their medication. Also included are automated reminder systems, usually part of home automation systems, that can prompt about taking medicine as well as other activities such as doctor's appointments, turning off the stove and locking doors over an intercom. Other systems can remind users at home or away from home to take their medicine, and how much, by using an alarm wristwatch with text message and medical alert. |
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| Meditation |
PV-3300.5000 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people to learn and practice the breathing and mental focus techniques of meditation to achieve relaxation, mental and bodily control and the quietude to allow contemplation and feeling of oneness with the universal spirit. |
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| Meeting Leadership Skills Development |
TP-6650.5100 |
Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training or support which teach members of nonprofit boards, executive staff, managers and others to develop the skills they need to ensure that board meetings, staff meetings, retreats and other gatherings are productive. Topics may include selecting meeting participants; setting meeting agendas including those with strategic objectives; establishing ground rules; assuring participant involvement; stimulating collaboration; roles in a meeting; the process of leading a meeting; tools for generating ideas, making decisions and recording options; and evaluating the overall meeting and meeting process. |
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| Meeting Space |
TC-5000 |
Programs that make conference rooms or other space available to individuals or groups who want to hold meetings or sponsor other public or private gatherings. |
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| Membership Management Software Selection |
TP-3350.8000-500 |
Programs that help nonprofit associations and other membership groups select, install and effectively use software that manages registration of new members, membership renewals and upgrades; tracks nonmembers and membership prospects; provides member profiles; tracks member privileges and use of services; manages event registration; creates member directories, mailing lists and labels; and produces associated reports. |
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| Membership Restricted Low Cost Markets |
BD-2400.4950 |
Nonprofit stores and markets that are open exclusively to members who are referred by local agencies and offer groceries and household items at affordable prices. Also included are pop ups that offer Christmas toys and decorations, school supplies or other seasonal items. |
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| Memorials/Monuments |
PL-7600.5500 |
Structures such as pillars, stones or buildings that are erected and/or maintained in memory of people who have died; to preserve the remembrance of a person, event or action; or which testify to the achievements or greatness of a particular individual, nation, culture or age. |
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| Memorials/Monuments Sponsorship |
TA-2800.5000 |
Programs that raise funds to support or establish and maintain plaques, monuments and other forms of commemoration that are dedicated to the memory of people who have died for a particular cause or as a result of a common disaster; which preserve the remembrance of a person, event or action; or which testify to the achievement or greatness of a particular individual, culture, nation or age. |
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| Memory Improvement Instruction |
PL-7400.5000 |
Programs that provide classes for people who want to learn techniques for developing their memory for facts, names, places, events and numbers in order to improve their ability to recall what they have read, seen or heard. |
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| Memory Screening |
LF-4900.5000 |
Programs that offer simple tests for the early detection of mild memory problems that may not be associated with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The screenings are generally confidential and involve completion of a questionnaire and a short memory test. People who exhibit cognitive and behavioral problems beyond those associated with normal aging may be referred for neuropsychological testing. |
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| Men |
YS-5000.5000 |
Individuals who have needs and interests in common as a result of similar experiences, concerns or expectations as male adults. |
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| Men's Advocacy Groups |
TD-1600.3100-500 |
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of men. |
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