health system

collocation in English

meaningsofhealthandsystem

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health
noun[U]
uk
/helθ/
us
/helθ/
the condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/
us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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(Definition ofhealthandsystemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofhealth system

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This represents a fundamental shift in programme type moving from ahealthsystem-driven approach, to one that recognizes the value of community development.
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The government, however, has a strong steering role with complex regulations affecting virtually every aspect of thehealthsystem.
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Law 1397, which established the nationalhealthsystem, was enacted in 1983 as a major reform in the area of health.
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It has created new organizational incentives forhealthsystemintegration in a geographical area.
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However, the marginalhealthsystemcost of a given hospital day may vary according to intensity of treatment, capacity utilization, and many other factors.
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Therefore, it is valuable to know whether publications of importance for improving thehealthsystem and its technologies are also highly cited intrascientifically.
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It became obvious after 12 months that this process required transparency and a strong collaboration with all facets of thehealthsystem.
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When applied broadly across thehealthsystem, they have the potential to affect both the quality and the equitable distribution of health care.
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As one part of a broaderhealthsystemdecision-making process, the fourth hurdle system will reflect the overall policy preoccupations of the day.
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To err is human: building a saferhealthsystem.
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Since the case for regular evaluation of the foot in diabetic patients is convincing, why does thehealthsystemseem to fail in its task?
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One of the main determinants of such differences is the nature of thehealthsystemof the country.
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Donating money to establish a hospice will not change ahealthsystemor the context in which it functions.
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But what does the need to change thehealthsystemtell us about euthanasia?
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Governmental involvement in thehealthsystemis limited to regulation and financing (12).
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For surgical procedures, there may be no manufacturer involved, so public sector orhealthsystemsupport may be needed.
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Routine outcome monitoring in a public mentalhealthsystem: the impact of patients who leave care.
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Identification and prioritization of health technologies are of main importance for ahealthsystem.
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Incorporating routine provision of palliative measures into ahealthsystemtakes time and involves diverse stakeholders.
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Table 4 shows the results of the economic evaluation, comparing the two strategies using only direct costs (healthsystemperspective).
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