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
- Care PathwayPatient Pathway, ICP
- A structured, multidisciplinary outline of the anticipated sequence of clinical steps a patient with a condition typically experiences.
- Clinical PathwayIntegrated Care Pathway, Critical Pathway
- A structured, multidisciplinary care plan detailing the anticipated sequence and timing of interventions for patients with a specific condition.
- Comprehensive Process ImprovementMulti-Step Process Improvement, Full Process Improvement
- A process improvement initiative addressing multiple linked steps in a care pathway at once, rather than a single isolated step.
E
- Essential Value MeasurementMinimal Value Measurement, Core-Outcome Value Measurement
- A value measurement restricted to the core outcomes and costs needed to assess whether a care pathway delivers acceptable value.
I
- International Value MeasurementCross-Country Value Measurement, Multinational Value Measurement
- A value measurement comparing healthcare value delivered across different countries' health systems for a similar condition or care pathway.
P
- Pathway Development
- The process of designing a structured clinical care pathway outlining the anticipated sequence of steps for a specific condition.