Information asymmetry, insurance, and the decision to hospitalize
Article Abstract:
A study examining the equilibrium strategies used by doctors and patients in taking up a health insurance provider, especially when a patient-provider asymmetry exists, before deciding upon hospitalization, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2005
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Does provider variation matter to health plans?
Article Abstract:
A study analyzing the higher quality of treatment, when health insurance providers prescribe variance in treatments by matching those required by patients, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2005
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The effects of a patient shortage on general practitioners' future income and list of patients
Article Abstract:
The problems regarding the shortage of patients in relation to doctors' services and their earnings are examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2004
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