healthcare
Americannoun
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the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.
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any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of healthcare
Example Sentences
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The measure was championed by a coalition of healthcare advocates called Restore Healthcare for Angelenos who warned that mass layoffs and emergency room closures could be imminent if new funding didn’t come fast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Healthcare stocks also had a good day, with Eli Lilly notching a new high after CVS Health agreed to cover the company’s new weight-loss pill.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The inquiry was told the trust was contacted by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - which was responsible for Calocane's care - regarding data breaches, which was then passed on to NUH, in October 2024.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Healthcare costs also have been rising faster than overall inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
“Doctors cost a lot of money and nurse practitioners don’t,” said Brian McKillop, president of physician solutions at staffing company AMN Healthcare.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
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