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.
C
- Capacity Planning
- The process of forecasting future healthcare demand and ensuring sufficient staff, facilities, and equipment are available to meet it.
E
- Emergency Policy
- Government or health system policy governing preparedness for and response to public health emergencies, including stockpiling and surge capacity planning.
S
- Strategic Efficiency Study
- An efficiency study conducted to inform long-term capacity planning or resource allocation decisions rather than immediate operational management.