Coverage
Coverage (Medicine)
Coverage (pronounced: /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/) in the context of medicine refers to the extent to which healthcare services are provided to an individual or a population. It is a key concept in Healthcare delivery and Health insurance.
Etymology
The term 'coverage' originates from the English word 'cover', which means to protect or shield. In the context of healthcare, it refers to the protection provided by health insurance against the financial risk of medical expenses.
Related Terms
- Healthcare delivery: The provision of health services to patients. Coverage determines the range of services that are available to an individual or population.
- Health insurance: A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured. Coverage is one of the key aspects of health insurance.
- Universal health coverage: A concept where all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship.
- Out-of-pocket cost: The direct outlay of cash that may be incurred by an insured party during the provision of healthcare services not covered by their insurance.
- Pre-existing condition: A medical condition that started before a person's health insurance went into effect. Coverage for pre-existing conditions varies among health insurance plans.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coverage
- Wikipedia's article - Coverage
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