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Acronyms

AMG-SIU has compiled a few acronyms to explain some of the terms found on this website.

AAHP		American Association of Health Plans
ACE		Automated Claims Evaluator
AG		Attorney General
AHCA		Agency for Health Care Administration
AHIMA		American Health Information Management Association
AIMS		Automated Investigation Management System
AMA		American Medical Association
AMG-SIU		Allied Management Group – Special Investigation Unit
CHIP		Children’s Health Insurance Program
CLIA		Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
CMS		Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CPT		Current Procedural Terminology
DME		Durable Medical Equipment
DRG		Diagnosis Related Group
HCCA		Health Care Compliance Association
HIMSS		Health Information and Management Systems Society
HIPAA		Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
MSO		Management Services Organization
NHCAA		National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association
OAG		Office of the Attorney General
OIG		Office of the Inspector General
SIU		Special Investigation Unit
STAR		State of Texas Access Reform
STAR+		State of Texas Access Reform…Plus Long-term Care
SCHIP		State Children’s Health Insurance Program