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Health economics is a branch of economics that studies the efficiency, effectiveness, value and behavior of health and healthcare systems and behaviors. It covers topics such as health determinants, demand and supply of healthcare, evaluation methods, planning and budgeting, and externalities.
A list of definitions of terms and concepts used in economics, its sub-disciplines, and related fields. Includes topics such as 401 (k) plan, AD–AS model, allocative efficiency, and ancient economic thought.
Learn about the healthcare industry, also called the medical industry or health economy, which provides goods and services to treat patients and preserve well-being. Find out its size, structure, providers, professionals, and costs in different countries and regions.
Learn about the history, types, and trends of health insurance in the US, a form of insurance that helps pay for medical expenses. Compare public and private coverage, social welfare programs, and health care reform laws.
Learn about the history, types and programs of national health insurance (NHI), a system of health insurance that insures a national population against the costs of health care. NHI may be administered by the public sector, the private sector, or a combination of both.
"The demand for health after a decade." Journal of Health Economics 1, no. 1 (1982): 1-3. Grossman, Michael. "The demand for health, 30 years later: a very personal retrospective and prospective reflection." Journal of Health Economics 23, no. 4 (2004): 629-636. Grossman, Michael. Demand for Health: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation.
A health insurance marketplace, also called a health exchange, is an organization in each state where people can buy health insurance that complies with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Learn about the history, regulations, and enrollment of ACA health exchanges in the United States.
The Bismarck model is a health care system where people pay a fee to a fund that pays for health care activities. It was introduced by Otto von Bismarck in 1883 and is used by some European countries, such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland.