illness program
[ˈɪlnəs ˈproʊɡræm]
nounpl: illness programs
programa de doença
1. A structured healthcare initiative or insurance plan designed to manage, treat, or prevent specific illnesses or chronic conditions
The company's illness program covers preventive care and treatment for diabetes.
O programa de doença da empresa cobre cuidados preventivos e tratamento para diabetes.
2. A clinical or therapeutic program focused on helping patients cope with illness, recovery, and rehabilitation
The hospital launched a new illness program for cardiac patients.
O hospital lançou um novo programa de doença para pacientes cardíacos.
In Brazil, 'programa de doença' is commonly used within public healthcare (SUS) and private insurance contexts. In the USA, these programs are integral to managed care and corporate health benefits, reflecting the emphasis on disease prevention and cost containment in American healthcare systems.
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