provider-directed
|pro-vid-er-di-rect-ed|
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/prəˈvaɪdər dɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/prəˈvaɪdə dɪˈrɛktɪd/
provider-managed
Etymology
'provider-directed' originates from the combination of 'provider' and 'directed', where 'provider' refers to an entity that supplies or manages services, and 'directed' implies control or guidance.
The term 'provider-directed' evolved from the healthcare industry's need to describe services or plans managed by healthcare providers.
Initially, it meant 'controlled by a provider', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or controlled by a provider, often in the context of healthcare or services.
The treatment plan was provider-directed to ensure consistency.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 09:41