A Theoretical Analysis, Performance Evaluation, and Reform Solution of the Health Care System in China

Hong Sheng, Lin Zhang and Pu Qian
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Hong Sheng: Unirule Institute of Economics, China
Lin Zhang: Unirule Institute of Economics, China
Pu Qian: Unirule Institute of Economics, China

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Abstract: Medical expenditure has become a heavy burden on the public sector and the family system in many countries. Expanding the coverage and reimbursement of medical insurance has become a common way to reduce the burden. This book will elaborate on how medical insurance may increase the burden instead.

Keywords: Healthcare; Medical Insurance; Self-Payment Rate of Public Medical Insurance; Medical Price; Social Welfare System; China Issue (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
ISBN: 9789811227172
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Economic Subjects and Markets in the Medical Field , pp 1-21

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Ch 2 The Insurance System and Its Problems , pp 23-78

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Ch 3 Government Involvement in the Medical Field , pp 79-96

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Ch 4 The Formation, Status Quo and Problems of China’s Basic Medical System , pp 97-175

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Ch 5 Efficiency and Fair Evaluation of Resource Allocation in the Medical Industry , pp 177-246

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Ch 6 Reform Plan Based on Market System , pp 247-287

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Ch 7 Strategies and Timing of Medical System Reform , pp 289-303

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Ch 8 Subject Report: Survey Report on Going to the Hospital to See a Doctor , pp 305-330

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