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.
H
- Healthcare PerspectiveTermHealth System Perspective, Third-Party Payer Perspective
- An analytic viewpoint including only costs and outcomes falling on the healthcare payer or provider, excluding broader costs such as productivity loss.
P
- Payer PerspectiveTermPayer Viewpoint, Insurer Perspective
- An analytic viewpoint including only costs and outcomes relevant to a specific healthcare payer, such as an insurer or government health programme.