health services research
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 284D — for purposes of this subchapter
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “health services research” means research endeavors that study the impact of the organization, financing and management of health services on the quality, cost, access to and outcomes of care. Such term does not include research on the efficacy of services to prevent, diagnose, or treat medical conditions.