Multi-Payer System
/ˈmʌlti ˈpeɪər ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A healthcare financing arrangement where multiple entities, such as private insurers and government programs, share responsibility for paying providers.
The country adopted a multi-payer system to diversify healthcare funding sources.
Forms
- multi-payer system
- multi-payer systems
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often appears in policy drafting and healthcare regulation discussions, emphasizing the diversity of payers impacting provider reimbursement and patient coverage.
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