threshold condition
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “threshold condition” means a chronic condition, such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other diseases or conditions, as selected by the Secretary as appropriate for the establishment of a chronic care improvement program.
Source
- 2003–present42 U.S.C. § 1395BThe Public Health and Welfare · Chronic care improvement · for purposes of this section