Health Economics
/ˈhɛlθ ɪˌkɒnəˈmɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) The study of how healthcare resources are allocated, including the economic impact of health policies, costs, and outcomes within legal frameworks.
Health economics informs policymakers on the cost-effectiveness of healthcare legislation.
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- health economics
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Commentary
Often interdisciplinary; legal implications arise in regulation, compliance, and policy evaluation within healthcare markets.
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