socialized medicine

noun

1. any of various systems to provide the entire population with complete medical care through government subsidization and regularization of medical and health services.

Word History and Origins

Origin of socialized medicine¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

In his State of the State address last year, Mr. Reeves assailed what he described as a campaign led by Democrats for “the expansion of Obamacare, welfare and socialized medicine,” using language that many other Republicans around the country abandoned as the law gained popularity.

From New York Times

Most wealthy Western countries — bar the United States - have built their health systems on a form of socialized medicine.

From Washington Times

Most wealthy Western countries – bar the United States – have built their health systems on a form of socialized medicine.

From Seattle Times

Bush for signing civil rights legislation and raising taxes and, in 2003, warned that a Medicare prescription drug benefit supported by the younger Bush would potentially “usher in the beginning of socialized medicine in America.”

From Slate

Yet this also opens up a window to craft a fresh political approach, particularly one that rises above the rhetorical ruts of socialized medicine and fearmongering over fictitious "death panels."

From Salon