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.
B
- Best PracticeBest Practices, Leading Practice
- A method that has consistently demonstrated superior results compared to alternatives, typically identified through rigorous evidence and professional consensus.
- Best Practice AlertBPA, Care Reminder Alert
- A computerised clinical decision support notification reminding a provider of a recommended, evidence-based action at an appropriate workflow point.
- Best Practice IdentificationBest Practice Discovery, Leading Method Identification
- The process of systematically identifying methods that have consistently demonstrated superior results, through rigorous evidence review and professional consensus.
I
- International Comparison
- An analysis examining how health outcomes, costs, or policies differ across multiple countries, identifying best practices and system design effects.
M
- Misuse
- The use of a service in a manner inconsistent with best practice, resulting in an avoidable complication, unlike overuse or underuse.
Q
- Quality Collaborative
- A structured arrangement in which multiple organisations work together, sharing data and best practices, to improve performance on a shared objective.