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From pain patient to junkie : an economic theory of painkiller consumption and its impact on wellbeing and longevity
Strulik, Holger - 2018
In this paper, I propose a life cycle model of painkiller consumption that combines the theory of health deficit accumulation with the theory of addiction. Chronic pain is conceptualized as a persistent negative shock to lifetime utility that can be treated by pain relief medication. Some...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011946904
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From pain patient to junkie : an economic theory of painkiller consumption and its impact on wellbeing and longevity
Strulik, Holger - 2019 - Revised version May 2019
In this paper, I propose a life cycle model of painkiller consumption that combines the theory of health deficit accumulation with the theory of addiction. Chronic pain is conceptualized as a persistent negative shock to lifetime utility that can be treated by pain relief medication. Individuals...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012000389
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The option value of innovative treatments for metastatic melanoma
Snider, Julia Thornton; Seabury, Seth; Tebeka, Mahlet Gizaw - In: Forum for health economics & policy : an evolving … 21 (2018) 1, pp. 1-11
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011896631
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From pain patient to junkie : an economic theory of painkiller consumption and its impact on wellbeing and longevity
Strulik, Holger - 2019
In this paper, I propose a life cycle model of painkiller consumption that combines the theory of health deficit accumulation with the theory of addiction. Chronic pain is conceptualized as a persistent negative shock to lifetime utility that can be treated by pain relief medication. Some...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012265283
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TURKEY ON THE WAY OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE THROUGH THE HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (2003-13)
Bump, Jesse; Sparkes, Susan; Tatar, Mehtap; Celik, Yusuf; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Beginning in 2003, Turkey initiated a series of reforms under the Health Transformation Program (HTP) that over the past decade have led to the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). The progress of Turkey?s health system has few ? if any ? parallels in scope and speed. Before the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011212023
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Verification of Performance in Result-Based Financing (RBF): The Case of Burundi
Renaud, Adrien - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2013
Paying health facilities incentives based on their performance is one form of results-based financing (RBF). Verification of the performance of the providers is a vital part of RBF program implementation. Burundi was one of the first African countries to introduce performance-based financing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010829323
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A Study on the Implementation of Jampersal Policy in Indonesia
Achadi, Endang L.; Achadi, Anhari; Pambudi, Eko; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Indonesia launched Jampersal in 2011, a nationwide program to accelerate the reduction of maternal and newborn deaths. The program was financed by central government revenues and provided free and comprehensive maternal and neonatal care with an emphasis on promoting institutional deliveries....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010937829
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Turkey on the Way of Universal Health Coverage Through the Health Transformation Program (2003-2013)
Aran, Meltem; Rokx, Claudia - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Beginning in 2003, Turkey initiated a series of reforms under the Health Transformation Program (HTP) that over the past decade have led to the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). The progress of Turkey?s health system has few, if any, parallels in scope and speed. Before the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010937832
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Sustaining Universal Health Coverage in France: A Perpetual Challenge
Barroy, Helene; Or, Zeynep; Kumar, Ankit; Bernstein, David - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
While universal health coverage (UHC) offers a powerful goal for a nation, all countries-irrespective of income are struggling with achieving or sustaining UHC. France is a high-income country where HC is in effect universal. Health-related costs are covered by a mix of mandatory social health...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010937833
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The Production, Distribution, and Performance of Physicians, Nurses, and Midwives in Indonesia: An Update
Anderson, Ian; Meliala, Andreasta; Marzoeki, Puti; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
1 physician per 1,000 population, although Indonesia regularly produces 6,000 to 7,000 new physicians annually. The … physicians and midwives; it offered a shorter contract and higher monetary benefits for rural and remote postings. Nevertheless … and distribution figures, key information on the quality of Indonesian physicians, nurses, and midwives is limited. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010937834