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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- Step Therapy
- A utilisation management policy requiring a patient to try and fail lower-cost treatment options before a payer covers a pricier alternative.
- Step Therapy Protocol
- The specific clinical criteria and sequence an insurer requires a patient to follow before a more expensive treatment will be covered.
- Step Therapy Requirement
- A plan policy mandating a patient try and fail designated lower-cost treatments before a payer authorises coverage for an alternative therapy.