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| A process in which two or more individuals or organizations work together to achieve a common goal. |
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| The provision of charity care that distinguishes not-for-profit hospitals and health systems from for-profit healthcare organizations. |
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| Community needs assessments |
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| A method of gathering information about a community's opinions, needs, concerns, and challenges that is used to determine which projects or services can be implemented or adapted to meet the needs of the community. |
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| The process of providing services or resources to benefit a community in an effort to improve the quality of life for community residents. |
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| Small, geographically remote facilities that provide outpatient and inpatient hospital services to people in rural areas. |
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| Federally qualified health center (FQHC) |
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| A healthcare entity that has entered into an agreement with CMS and is receiving a grant under $330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act; or is an outpatient health program or facility operated by a tribe or tribal organization under the Indian Self-Determination Act, or by an Urban Indian organization receiving funds under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. |
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| An arrangement whereby two parties agree to cooperate with one another to advance their mutual interests. |
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