Theoretical issues in cost-effectiveness analysis

Article Abstract:

The research done by Garber and Phelps and Meltzer used economic welfare theory in studying if the costs of life-extending interventions, induced by recipients who live long enough to incur them, should be incorporated in cost-effectiveness studies. However, controversy would persists since the findings of both studies are not the same. For instance, Garber and Phelps showed that future costs translate cost-effectiveness ratios by a constant.

Health care reform

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The importance of patient preferences for comorbidities in cost-effectiveness analyses

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A study was conducted on the importance of patient preferences for comorbidities in cost-effectiveness analyses. Results showed that, in performing cost-effectiveness analyses, it is important to consider patient attitude toward health in the absence of morbid conditions. This is to ensure that during evaluation of cost-effectiveness in different treatment alternatives, morbid conditions will not be ignored.

Analysis, Medical economics, Efficient market theory

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Cream-skimming, incentives for efficiency and payment system

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Important proposals of health care systems in several countries, face a serious objection. A transfer system that, under some circumstances, attains both provider efficiency and no risk selection is presented, which extends typical linear payment system.

United States, Financial management, Contracts & orders received, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Contracts & orders let, Insurance industry, Contracts, Contract agreement, Capitated payment systems (Medical care), Company financing

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