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social science subjects > health and social care > health care quality, access, and evaluation > delivery of health care > uncompensated care
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health policy > health services > health service administration > patient care management > delivery of health care > uncompensated care
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health services > health service administration > patient care management > delivery of health care > uncompensated care
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care management > health care facilities, manpower, and services > health services > health service administration > patient care management > delivery of health care > uncompensated care
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health occupations > health service administration > patient care management > delivery of health care > uncompensated care

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uncompensated care  

Definition

  • Uncompensated care refers to medical care provided free, although not necessarily intentionally so. The term is often defined to include both charity care and “bad debt,” care for which bills are rendered but not paid. [Source: Health Care Policy and Politics A to Z; Uncompensated Care]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NZ0TKSL2-9

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