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A Comparison of the Health Systems in China and India — August 8, 2008
Although they have achieved substantial advances in life expectancy and disease prevention since the middle of the 20th century, the Chinese and Indian health systems provide little protection against financial risk, and patient satisfaction is a lower priority than it should be.
Does How Much and How You Pay Matter? Evidence from the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System and Costs of Care — June 2008
The implementation of a new prospective payment system for inpatient rehabilitation facilities had little or no impact on mortality or the rate of return to community residence.
Economics research spurs rethinking of prevention programs and child development — May 17, 2008
The field of economics has played an increasingly prominent role in recent discussions about early childhood policy by providing cost- benefit analysis of early prevention programs and translating research findings into practical information.
Acupuncture is an economic substitute for some medical treatments — Mar 4, 2008
Acupuncture is an economic substitute for some medical services and pharmaceuticals, a finding of some importance to insurers, healthcare practitioners, and policy makers.Consumers Could Buy Yearly 'Drug Licenses' As New Way to Pay for Prescriptions — Jan. 21, 2008
Changing the way consumers pay for prescription drugs so that the system more closely resembles paying for cell phones or computer software could increase drug use without altering patients' out-of-pocket spending, health plan costs or drug company profits.Value-based health care approach may be cost-effective — December 14, 2007
Health care in the United States is possibly becoming more value-conscious. Literature suggests doing so could reduce spending by up to 30% without affecting healthcare.Postacute care changes and trends for Medicare beneficiaries — December 14, 2007
Medicare's method of payment influences the type and intensity of postacute care (PAC) that beneficiaries receive. This article discusses changes to PAC provider payment, trends in use of PAC, and policy implications.Prescription drug spending associated with reduction in Medicare spending — November 7, 2007
Medigap prescription drug coverage reduces Medicare Part B spending. The substitution effect decreases as income rises, and thus provides support for the low-income assistance program of Medicare Part D.
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