BusinessAugust 17, 2026

adjudicated

uh-JOO-dih-kay-tid

Definition

Formally settled or resolved through a judicial or administrative process, such as a formal review of an insurance claim.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'adjudicatus', the past participle of 'adjudicare', meaning 'to award or grant by judgment.' It entered English in the 16th century, retaining its core sense of making an official legal or administrative decision.

In the news

The company uses this term to describe insurance claims that have been formally processed and reviewed by a payer. High success rates on these adjudicated claims show that their billing and appeal strategies are effectively validating the necessity of patient care.

Encompass Health Corp (EHC) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights:

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