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Disability Benefit Generosity and Labor Force Withdrawal

A key component for estimating the optimal size and structure of disability insurance (DI) programs is the elasticity of DI claiming with respect to benefit generosity.

Sep 12, 2016
Journal Article

Journal Article

Reported Barriers to Evaluation in Chronic Care: Experiences in Six European Countries

This paper discusses challenges to evaluation of chronic disease management as reported by experts in six European countries.

May 1, 2013
Research Brief

Research Brief

Evaluating disease management programmes: Learning from diverse approaches across Europe

The DISMEVAL consortium examined approaches to chronic disease management and its evaluation in 13 countries across Europe. The project identified and validated evaluation methods that can be used in situations where randomisation is not possible.

Oct 1, 2012
Report

Developing and Validating Disease Management Evaluation Methods for European Healthcare Systems

As caring for chronic diseases is one of the greatest challenges facing health systems in the 21st century, there is a need to better understand what approaches work for whom and in what circumstances. The final reports of a collaborative research effort to identify and validate evaluation methods and performance measures for chronic disease management in Europe help to strengthen the evidence-base required to select efficient and effective interventions to address the growing burden of chronic disease.

Apr 4, 2012
Project

Examining Alternative Pathways to Retirement

Leaving the work force early has become commonplace in developed countries. Understanding the financial incentives and other factors that induce individuals to retire early, can help policymakers design effective reforms to help guarantee the financial stability of pension systems.

Jan 3, 2012
Journal Article

Journal Article

Overcoming Fragmentation in Health Care: Chronic Care in Austria, Germany and The Netherlands

This paper examines the role of the regulatory, funding and organisational context for the development and implementation of approaches to chronic care, using examples from Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.

Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article

Journal Article

Impact of the Recession on Age Management Policies: Case Study: Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien), Austria

Vienna General Hospital sees the importance of the tackling the issue of ageing in terms of organisational strategy, organisational culture, personal development, organisation of work, and individual health of employees.

Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article

Journal Article

Impact of the Recession on Age Management Policies: Case Study: Borealis Agrolinz Melamine GmbH, Austria

While age management at the Borealis Group has always made use of generous regulations for early retirement there has also been a movement to maintain older workers in the workplace by creating sustainable work processes and adapting work practices to take into account employees' needs.

Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Impact of Stricter Criteria for Disability Insurance on Labor Force Participation

This paper studies the effect of a large-scale policy change in the Austrian disability insurance program, which tightened eligibility criteria for men above a certain age.

Oct 1, 2011
Report

Framework for assessing, improving and enhancing health service planning

The report aims to contribute to policy learning across countries through developing and validating a framework for assessing, improving and enhancing healthcare planning and so presenting a potential tool for analysts and decision makers.

Dec 29, 2010