Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
A
- Access BarrierBarrier to Access, Barrier to Healthcare Access, Barrier to Health Care Access
- Any factor impeding an individual's ability to obtain needed healthcare, spanning availability, affordability, accessibility, accommodation, and acceptability dimensions.
M
- Modern Access Assessment
- An access assessment that incorporates current data infrastructure, such as electronic health records, into the evaluation of access barriers.