In this paper we predict the pure demographic effect on medical expenditure of the German Statutory Health Insurance Scheme. To isolate this effect, we assume that the age-specific expenditure for medical treatment as observed in 1991 remains constant over the whole prediction period (1991 until...

This paper analyses the pure demographic effect on medical expenditure and the contribution rate of the German Statutory Health Insurance Scheme. To isolate this effect, we assume that the age-specific expenditure for medical treatment as estimated in 1995 remains constant over the whole...

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...

Was hierzulande derzeit unter der Bezeichnung Managed Care aus den USA bekannt wurde, steht ohne Übertreibung für die Unwälzung des Systems der medizinischen Versorgung in den USA. Gemeint ist damit ein äußerst rasant vorangehender Prozeß, in dem Instrumente und Prinzipien betrieblichen...