(American, medicine, healthcare) Medical services which are planned, directed, and controlled—especially by a health insurance company—in a manner designed to maximize the efficiency of the delivery a
(American, medicine, healthcare) Medical services which are planned, directed, and controlled—especially by a health insurance company—in a manner designed to maximize the efficiency of the delivery and financing of health care.
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(US, medicine) A medical insurance group that provides health services for a fixed annual fee.
(Canada, medicine) Public insurance covering all or some of the cost of pharmaceuticals.
(US) The system of government subsidies for health care for the elderly and disabled.
(US, informal) Any unusually expensive health insurance plan.
(US) A fixed fee paid by subscribers to a medical insurance scheme for each treatment or service in addition to a membership fee.