BBA

Balanced Budget Act of 1997

DME

Durable Medical Equipment

DOJ

U.S. Department of Justice

FCA

False Claims Act

GAO

General Accounting Office

HCFA

Health Care Financing Administration

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

HMO

Health Maintenance Organization

OIG

Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services

PPS

Prospective Payment System

SNF

Skilled Nursing Facility