
HCAW Glossary
“People, Places & Things”
a glossary of HCAW references and resources…
AAA – Area Agency on Aging
ADSA – Aging and Disability Services Administration (within DSHS)
Alliance for Healthy Communities – HCAW’s “sister” organization; our 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, through which we have received a variety of grant funding
BHP – Basic Health Plan. The BHP is a state subsidized plan for Washington residents who make too much money for Medicaid, but not enough to afford to purchase private health insurance.
CMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (administers Medicare program, oversees Medicaid)
CN – Certificate of need
DDD – Division of Developmental Disabilities
HCA – Health Care Authority
DSHS – Department of Social and Health Services
DOH – Department of Health
FSL – Facilities and Services Licensing (DOH)
HCQA – Home Care Quality Authority – this is the IP registry
HRSA – Health Recovery Services Administration (new name for MAA)
MAA – Medical Assistance Administration
NAHC – National Association for Home Care
NCQAC – Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
OFM – Office of Financial Management; home of Governor’s budget and health policy staff
PDAC – HCAW’s Policy Development and Advocacy Committee
Puget Sound Health Alliance – Coalition of providers, payers, consumers interested in improving the health care system
Qualis Health/QIO (Quality Improvement Organization) – formerly the PRO (Professional Review Organization); provides quality oversight for Medicare providers
Senior Lobby – Coalition of organizations addressing issues of seniors and long-term care
W4A – Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging
WAPDA – Washington Private Duty Association
Washington Center for Nursing
WSAHCS – Washington State Association of Home Care Services
WSHPCO – Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
Legislative & Regulatory Lingo…
CR 101 – initial rule filing (preproposal) indicating the subject of the intended rule and invitating participation in its development
CR 102 – notice of public hearing on proposed rule developed during CR 101 process
CR 103 – notice of effective date of rule with final language
RCW – Revised Code of Washington (laws, statutory authority)
WACs – Washington Administrative Code (rules, interpretation of the laws)