The 13th edition of Healthcare Acronyms & Terms provides new terms for a post-COVID healthcare industry. The most significant additions this year are related to the healthcare equity and disparity issues revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic and their implications on healthcare. In addition, many new terms emphasize technological advancements related to digital health and artificial intelligence, new financial and business disruptors in the sector, and greater emphasis on social and environmental responsibility.

This booklet both demystifies healthcare and updates the user’s healthcare vocabulary. It actually serves two purposes: it is a starting place for those new to the industry and an extension for those who have been navigating the terminology landscape for a while. The Governance Institute publishes an update every two years to keep pace with new acronyms and terms that make it into boardrooms.

Author: The Governance Institute

Date: 2025