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.
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- Cost Driver
- A factor that causes the total cost of an activity to change, such as patient volume, case complexity, or length of stay.
- Cost Driver Analysis
- A systematic examination of the factors responsible for changes in total cost, used to break an overall increase into its component causes.