Allowed charge. A discounted fee that insurers negotiate with doctors, hospitals and other health care providers in their network. Negotiating charges reduce costs for you and the insurance company. It's a key reason why insurers create incentives to use in-network providers and why you pay more when you donât.
Background. Schwartz-Jampel syndrome (SJS) is a term now applied to 2 different inherited, autosomal recessive conditions, sometimes termed SJS type I and SJS type II. Both are very rare. SJS type I has 2 recognized subtypes, IA and IB, which are similar, except that type IB manifests earlier and with greater severity.
Definition. Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms â dry eyes and a dry mouth. Sjogren's syndrome often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of your eyes and mouth are usually affected first â resulting in decreased production of tears and saliva.jogren's syndrome often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of your eyes and mouth are usually affected first â resulting in decreased production of tears and saliva.