The study, prevention, and treatment of medical and psychosomatic disorders and of undesirable behaviors, such as overeating and substance abuse, using behavior therapy techniques, such as biofeedback, relaxation training, and hypnosis.

Benchmarking is a way for hospitals and doctors to analyze quality data, both internally and against data from other hospitals and doctors, to identify best practices of care and improve quality.

White House jargon for slowing the growth of health-care spending, which at current rates will exceed 20% of U.S. gross domestic product by 2018.

Benefits are what insurance pays to cover consumer health services.  A benefits package specifies what services and products an insurance plan will pay for and plans typically offer several different benefit packages at different costs.  The word "benefits" can also mean the good results of a treatment or lifestyle change.

Best Practices are the most up-to-date patient care interventions, which result in the best patient outcomes and minimize patient risk of death or complications.

Giving providers (i.e., doctors and hospitals) fixed bulk payments for taking care of patients rather than charging separately for each service or procedure.