'provider-centered' originates from the combination of 'provider' and 'centered', where 'provider' refers to an entity that supplies something, and 'centered' means focused or concentrated on.

The term 'provider-centered' evolved from the concept of 'provider' being the focal point in various systems, especially in healthcare and service industries.

Initially, it meant focusing on the provider's needs, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.