Healthcare Systems Terminology

noun a system of providing medical and hospital care for all at a nominal cost by means of government regulation and subsidies

adjective relating to or characterized by socialized medicine

• The debate over socialized medicine continues to be a hot topic among policymakers.
• Some people love the idea of socialized medicine because it means free healthcare for all.
• I heard socialized medicine is the way to go if you don't want to pay for doctor visits.
• Implementing socialized medicine is like putting a band-aid on a broken system.