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Incentive Compatibility and Efficiency in the Contractual Insurer-Provider Relationship - Economic Theory and Practical Implications: The Case of North Carolina
Schmid, Andreas - 2007
eignet. Ein Exkurs zum amerikanischen Gesundheitswesen vermittelt dem Leser den n?tigen Hintergrund. Eine kritische … providers. An introduction to relevant aspects of contract theory is followed by their adaptation to the characteristics of the … conflicts of interest once a contract has been sealed (ex post). The theory based conclusions are contrasted with the situation …
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The development and utility of an interactive assessment protocol for evaluating company based responses in managing employees on long-term absence
Thorne, Julie M; McAnaney, Donal F; Biggs, Herbert Charles - 2002
This paper presents the results of Phase 3 of The RETURN Project, a European Study which aimed to reduce long term absenteeism in the workplace. Phases 1 and 2 have been described in detail elsewhere. The Study adopted an iterative approach that explored LTA from three different perspectives:...
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ARE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STAMP POLICIES COST-EFFECTIVE?
de Mouzon, O.; Requillart, V.; Soler, L.G.; … - 2010
In many countries, consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V) is below recommendedlevels. We quantify the economic and health effects of F&V stamp policy designed for low income consumers. The analysis combined two models: an economic model which predictshow F&V consumption is affected by a...
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A community based approach for the operation and maintenance of shared basic water and sanitation services in informal settlements within the municipal jurisdiction of the City of...
Illing, Cindy - 2009
Access to basic water and sanitation services in South Africa is considered a basic human right, and constitutionally, local government is responsible for the provision thereof. However, in the informal settlements in towns and cities, residents continue to be exposed to environmental health...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009447157
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A systematic evaluation of payback of publicly funded health and health services research in Hong Kong
Kwan, P; Johnston, JM; Fung, AYK; Chong, DSY; Collins, RA; … - 2007
BACKGROUND: The Health and Health Services Research Fund (HHSRF) is dedicated to support research related to all aspects of health and health services in Hong Kong. We evaluated the fund's outcomes and explored factors associated with the translation of research findings to changes in health...
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Mathematical modeling of diseases to inform health policy
Faissol, Daniel Mello - 2008
In this dissertation we present mathematical models that help answer health policy questions relating to HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV), and analyze bias in Markov models of disease progression. We begin by developing a Markov decision process model that examines the timing of testing and treatment...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009475891
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Development and Test of a New Method for Preference Measurement for Multistate Health Profiles
Kongnakorn, Thitima - 2004
This dissertation aims at developing and testing a new method that can better capture preferences for multistate health profiles. The motivation arose from the failure of the QALY (Quality-Adjusted Life Year) model in adequately capturing preferences in multistate health profiles. The current...
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Macroeconomic Implications of Health Policy in the United States.
Kashiwase, Kenichiro - 2009
This dissertation brings health policy forward to the macroeconomic arena and explores how policy reforms impact the U.S. economy and well-being of the people in the long run. This research builds a stochastic overlapping generations (OLG) model and applies it in a dynamic general equilibrium...
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Is lack of retail competition in the grocery sector a public health issue?
Wardle, Jon; Baranovic, Michael - 2009
Objectives: The economic implications of a lack of competition in the grocery retail sector are hotly contested. However, there are also significant health implications of such anti-competitive practices that seldom receive attention. This paper hopes to draw attention to the potential public...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009448553
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Population Health Measures as Indicators of Fertility Change
Metscher, Karen N. - 2008
This dissertation examines the relationships among measures of mortality, fertility,burden of disease, and socioeconomic factors. Regression modeling is used to determine(1) whether population mortality or child mortality better forecasts fertility levels; (2) if achild health model provides a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009458941