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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health services > hospital and community health services > community health services > preventive health services > school health services > access to care > safety net
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care management > health care facilities, manpower, and services > health services > hospital and community health services > community health services > preventive health services > school health services > access to care > safety net
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > health services > hospital and community health services > community health services > preventive health services > school health services > access to care > safety net
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health services > preventive health services > school health services > access to care > safety net
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care management > health care facilities, manpower, and services > health services > preventive health services > school health services > access to care > safety net
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safety net  

Definition

  • The nation's healthcare safety net is a patchwork of responses to the health needs of underserved populations. Some responses reflect governmental mandates, while others represent institutional missions or charitable initiatives to offer free or reduced-fee care. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Safety Net]

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