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healthcare system
noun
Definition
The organised provision of medical services to a population, including facilities, staff, and funding.
In a sentence
“Funding models for healthcare systems vary widely, from fully state-funded to insurance-based approaches.”
Synonyms
health servicemedical systemhealth infrastructure
Common collocations
- public healthcare system
- universal healthcare
- reform the healthcare system
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