Acronyms
GlossaryAn acronym is a term formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the major parts of a compound term. This list explains acronyms found on the cms.hhs.gov web site and other acronyms that are commonly used. This list is not a legal document. Select one of the following letters to view the list of acronyms that begins with that letter.
Acronym Sort descending | Term |
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IWD | Individuals With Disabilities |
JAD | Joint Applications Design (or Development) |
JAMA | Journal of the American Medical Association |
JAS | Job Accounting System |
JAS | Joint Agreement Statement |
JCA | Jewish Council for Aging |
JCAHCO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations |
JCAHO | Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Organizations |
JCHACO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCHACO) |
JCL | Job Control Language |