Healthcare Policy Vocabulary

noun laws or rules made by a government or authority

adjective relating to the making of laws

• The new legislation aims to regulate the use of drones in public spaces.
• Have you heard about the new legislation regarding smoking in public places?
• I'm not sure if I agree with that legislation, it seems a bit too much.
• The legislation acted as a safety net for consumers in the market.

noun NCD (Non-Communicable Disease) is a medical condition or disease that is non-infectious and non-transmissible.

• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health concern globally.
• My doctor told me to watch my diet to prevent NCDs.
• I heard that NCDs are on the rise among young adults.
• Neglecting your health can be like inviting NCDs to knock on your door.

noun Moral hazard is a term used in economics and finance to describe the risk that one party may act in a way that is not in the best interest of another party because the first party does not bear the full consequences of their actions.

• The presence of moral hazard in the insurance industry can lead to increased fraudulent claims.
• When people know they're protected by insurance, they might take more risks - that's moral hazard.
• If you're always bailing out your friend, you're just enabling their moral hazard.
• Ignoring the warning signs of moral hazard is like playing with fire in a dry forest.

noun a person who makes decisions regarding policies, especially in government or business

• The policymaker proposed a new initiative to address climate change.
• The policymaker suggested a new plan to tackle the issue.
• The policymaker came up with a cool idea to fix the problem.
• The policymaker planted the seeds for future change with their proposal.