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
- Budget CapBudget Ceiling, Programme Spending Cap
- A fixed upper limit on the total amount a payer will spend on a specific programme, drug class, or budget category.
G
- Global CapAggregate Spending Cap, Total Expenditure Ceiling
- A fixed upper limit on total spending for a health programme, sector, or budget category over a defined period.
S
- Spending CapReimbursement Cap, Payer Spending Limit
- A predetermined upper limit on total spending a payer will reimburse for a treatment or drug class within a defined period.