Enrollment
Enrollment
Enrollment (pronounced en-rol-ment) is the process of entering or registering in a roll, list, or register, particularly in the context of healthcare, it refers to the act of a patient joining a health insurance plan or a healthcare provider's patient list.
Etymology
The term "enrollment" is derived from the Middle English word "enrollen", which means to register or enter in a list or roll. It is composed of the prefix "en-", meaning "in", and the root "roll", referring to a list or register.
Related Terms
- Health Insurance: A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured.
- Patient Registration: The process of adding a new patient to a healthcare provider's patient list.
- Healthcare Provider: A person or institution that provides medical services.
- Insurance Plan: A contract in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.
See Also
References
- Health Insurance and Managed Care: What They Are and How They Work (4th Edition) by Peter R. Kongstvedt
- Health Care USA: Understanding Its Organization and Delivery (8th Edition) by Harry A. Sultz and Kristina M. Young
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enrollment
- Wikipedia's article - Enrollment
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