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Hospitals, Private
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Definition
: A class of hospitals that includes profit or not-for-profit hospitals that are controlled by a legal entity other than a government agency. (Hospital Administration Terminology, AHA, 2d ed)
non-government profit or not-for-profit; coord NIM with special hosp (e.g., HOSPITALS, CHRONIC DISEASE) or med specialty (IM or NIM) if pertinent; specify geog
Examples
Hospitals, Proprietary
;
Hospitals, Religious
;
Hospitals, Voluntary
Other names
Private Hospitals; Private Hospital; Hospital, Private
