A health policy and program for the people or certain segments of the population directed, authorized, and administered by the government.
A medical care system where the organization and provision of medical care services are under direct government control, and providers are employed by or contract for the provision of services directly with the government; also a term used more generally, without recognized or constant definition, referring to any existing or proposed medical care system believed to be subject to excessive governmental control.
A health care delivery system in which the provision of services is controlled by the government.