The term "health care system" is often used to describe the infrastructure and services designed to meet the health needs of a population. Synonyms for this term that may be used interchangeably include "medical system", "health services", "healthcare industry", "health management system", and "health delivery system". "Medical system" emphasizes the medical aspect of health care, while "health services" focuses on the range of services available to promote and sustain health. "Healthcare industry" may also refer to the financial and administrative aspects of health care, while "health management system" emphasizes the organization and management of health care services. Similar to "health services", "health delivery system" may refer to the means by which health services are provided to individuals and communities.