Hospital network

Hospital Network

A Hospital Network (pronunciation: /ˈhɒspɪtəl ˈnɛtwɜːrk/) is a group of hospitals that are owned, managed, or leased by a single organization. This network can include a variety of healthcare facilities, such as clinics, outpatient care centers, and specialty care centers.

Etymology

The term "Hospital Network" is derived from the combination of the words "hospital" and "network". The word "hospital" comes from the Latin hospes, meaning a guest or stranger. It's a place where strangers are taken in. The word "network" comes from the English net work, which refers to a system of interconnected things or people.

Related Terms

• Healthcare System: A broader term that includes not only hospitals but also other healthcare providers, such as doctors and nurses, who provide preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care.
• Integrated Delivery System: A network of healthcare facilities and providers that offer a continuum of care, from prevention to treatment to rehabilitation.
• Managed Care Organization: An organization that uses certain administrative controls to manage the cost, quality, and access to healthcare services.
• Accountable Care Organization: A network of doctors and hospitals that share responsibility for providing care to patients.

See Also

• Healthcare Provider
• Healthcare Management
• Healthcare Administration

References

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