Introduction: The Government of Egypt has embarked on a process of reforming health care financing in the country. Under the influence of external advisers it has so far focused on social health insurance as the main funding mechanism. Other options, in particular tax-based financing, have...

This paper discusses the influence of recent health care reform acts in Germany on choice, guidance and access from the perspective of patients, insured, insurers, and health care providers. Particular emphasis is put on health policy reforms since 2004, i.e. the Social Health Insurance...

Als Molekulare Diagnostik werden alle diagnostischen Methoden verstanden, die auf der Grundlage molekularer oder biochemischer Analysen in vivo (im lebenden Organismus) und in vitro (im Versuch, außerhalb des Organismus) gemacht werden. Die nachfolgende Studie beschränkt sich auf die in vitro...

There is a growing interest in cross-border medical care and its comparative advantages. In addition, medical care can be defined as a local assurance good. Little research is being carried out in this field. This paper discusses the individual considerations for medical treatment offered at...