The vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device, or more commonly known as the pacemaker for the brain, sends regular pulses of electrical energy to the brain by stimulating the vagus nerve. An incision along the outer left side of the chest is made for the implantation of the VNS battery-powered device.
A collateralized debt obligation (CDO) is a type of structured asset-backed security (ABS).DOs vary in structure and underlying assets, but the basic principle is the same. A CDO is a type of asset-backed security. To create a CDO, a corporate entity is constructed to hold assets as collateral backing packages of cash flows which are sold to investors. A sequence in constructing a CDO is:
HMO: An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) is an organization that provides or arranges for coverage of certain health care services required by members of the organization. Typical HMO coverages include access to a primary care physician, emergency care, and specialists/hospitalization when needed.PO: IPO (Independent Provider Organization) operates by having an HMO contract directly with independent physicians to provides services to HMO members. PPO: PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) is a form of managed care under which health care providers contract to provide medical services at pre-negotiated rates.