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Healthand is a term used in discussions of health policy, public health, and health technology to describe an integrated approach to health and well-being that blends medical care, prevention, lifestyle factors, environmental conditions, and social determinants of health. The term is not standardized and its exact definition varies by context; in some uses it denotes an holistic framework for organizing services, data, and incentives around people rather than silos.

In practice, healthand emphasizes coordinated care, early prevention, and equity. Proponents argue that improving health outcomes requires linkages among clinicians, community organizations, public health agencies, and digital platforms, supported by interoperable data systems and user-centric tools. Applications range from care coordination programs and population health management to digital health ecosystems that track outcomes across settings.

Challenges include distinguishing healthand from existing concepts such as integrated care or social determinants of health, establishing clear metrics, ensuring privacy and consent in data sharing, and securing sustainable funding. Critics warn that without clear governance and accountability, healthand risks becoming a buzzword rather than a measurable framework.

Because healthand is not a universally defined term, its meaning continues to evolve with policy developments, technological advances, and shifting public health priorities. See also integration of care, social determinants of health, health equity, digital health.