Healthcare in the united states
Healthcare in the United States
Healthcare in the United States (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθkeər ɪn ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/) refers to the provision and finance of health services in the country.
Etymology
The term "healthcare" is a compound of the words "health" and "care". "Health" originates from the Old English word "hǣlþ", meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well". "Care" comes from the Old English "caru" or "cearu", meaning "sorrow, anxiety, grief", which is a sense of "serious attention or consideration".
Definition
Healthcare encompasses a broad range of services provided by various professionals in the field of health. These services include diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.
Healthcare System
The United States healthcare system is a complex mix of public and private sectors. The government, through various healthcare legislation, regulates the healthcare industry and provides direct healthcare services to certain populations such as the elderly, veterans, and low-income individuals and families.
Health Insurance
Health insurance in the United States is a major way of paying for healthcare. It can be provided through a government-sponsored social insurance program, or from private insurance companies. It can also be employer-sponsored.
Related Terms
- Public health
- Healthcare reform in the United States
- Healthcare inequality in the United States
- Healthcare provider
- Healthcare industry
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