The Effects Of Technology On The Age Distribution Of Health Spending
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The Effects Of Technology On The Age Distribution Of Health Spending
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Author : Louise Sheiner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Effects Of Technology On The Age Distribution Of Health Spending written by Louise Sheiner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.
"The conventional method used to project a country's future health care expenditures is to assume that relative health spending by age remains constant. This method has been criticized as being too pessimistic, on the one hand, because of continued improvements in the health status of older people, and as too optimistic, on the other, because of the effects of technological innovations on increasing health spending on the elderly relative to the nonelderly. This paper uses cross-country data to shed light on this question. I find that, contrary to conventional wisdom, the theoretical effects of technology on health spending are to decrease the concentration of health spending on the elderly. Empirically, I find that relative health spending by age has been quite stable over time. I also find that countries with the most technologically intensive health sectors spend relatively less on the oldest old compared to the younger old"--Federal Reserve Board web site.
The Effects Of Technology On The Age Distribution Of Health Spending
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Author : Louise Sheiner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Effects Of Technology On The Age Distribution Of Health Spending written by Louise Sheiner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Medical care, Cost of categories.
Intergenerational Aspects Of Health Care
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Author : Louise Sheiner
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2011-08
Intergenerational Aspects Of Health Care written by Louise Sheiner and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08 with Health & Fitness categories.
The physical process of aging means that the use of health services varies significantly by age. This assoc. between age and health care consumption raises a number of issues related to intergenerational (IG) equity. How do society¿s resources get allocated across age groups, and how will increases in health spending (HS) affect this dist. over time? To what degree will the aging of the population increase public sector health care burdens? What are the IG implications of public sector HS and financing? Contents of this report: HS by Age; Implications of Demographic Change for Aggregate HS; Implications of Demographic Change for Gov¿t. Budgets; IG Transfers in Public HS. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.
The Oxford Handbook Of Health Economics
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Author : Sherry Glied
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2013-05-23
The Oxford Handbook Of Health Economics written by Sherry Glied and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-23 with Business & Economics categories.
The Oxford Handbook of Health Economics provides an accessible and authoritative guide to health economics, intended for scholars and students in the field, as well as those in adjacent disciplines including health policy and clinical medicine. The chapters stress the direct impact of health economics reasoning on policy and practice, offering readers an introduction to the potential reach of the discipline. Contributions come from internationally-recognized leaders in health economics and reflect the worldwide reach of the discipline. Authoritative, but non-technical, the chapters place great emphasis on the connections between theory and policy-making, and develop the contributions of health economics to problems arising in a variety of institutional contexts, from primary care to the operations of health insurers. The volume addresses policy concerns relevant to health systems in both developed and developing countries. It takes a broad perspective, with relevance to systems with single or multi-payer health insurance arrangements, and to those relying predominantly on user charges; contributions are also included that focus both on medical care and on non-medical factors that affect health. Each chapter provides a succinct summary of the current state of economic thinking in a given area, as well as the author's unique perspective on issues that remain open to debate. The volume presents a view of health economics as a vibrant and continually advancing field, highlighting ongoing challenges and pointing to new directions for further progress.
The Changing Economics Of Medical Technology
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1991-02-01
The Changing Economics Of Medical Technology written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-02-01 with Medical categories.
Americans praise medical technology for saving lives and improving health. Yet, new technology is often cited as a key factor in skyrocketing medical costs. This volume, second in the Medical Innovation at the Crossroads series, examines how economic incentives for innovation are changing and what that means for the future of health care. Up-to-date with a wide variety of examples and case studies, this book explores how payment, patent, and regulatory policiesâ€"as well as the involvement of numerous government agenciesâ€"affect the introduction and use of new pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical procedures. The volume also includes detailed comparisons of policies and patterns of technological innovation in Western Europe and Japan. This fact-filled and practical book will be of interest to economists, policymakers, health administrators, health care practitioners, and the concerned public.
Toward A Framework For Improving Health Care Financing For An Aging Population
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Author : Dov Chernichovsky
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Toward A Framework For Improving Health Care Financing For An Aging Population written by Dov Chernichovsky and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Aging categories.
The conventional wisdom is that because at any time the aged cost more than the young, there is a positive relationship between aging and health care spending. It is hard, however, to find evidence that aging correlates positively with such spending. Intrigued by the puzzle, we account for the factors that contribute to changes of the age distribution of medical costs and their potential effect on aggregate cost. As changes in costs are not age neutral, the health system needs to facilitate a dynamic shift of resources from those whose relative cost rise less -- the young -- to those whose relative costs rise more -- the old. As there is an apparent market failure associated with uncertainty about growth in longevity (no market for 'death insurance'), the private market does not seem to effectively facilitate this shift. Aging, and its known correlates and antecedents produce a complex picture about the potential effect of aging on total cost of medical care in Israel. Shifting morbidity and mortality to older age can lower cost of care, all other things equal. Growth in incomes and insurance coverage are likely to increase use of care particularly amongst the old. Rising levels of education would have the opposite effect, but among the relatively young. The effect of a key element, technology, remains unknown. The Israeli experience also points to the advantages of a unified publicly financed health system with a timely allocation mechanism
The Sustainability Of Health Spending Growth
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Author : Glenn Follette
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Sustainability Of Health Spending Growth written by Glenn Follette and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Medical care, Cost of categories.
Retooling For An Aging America
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2008-09-27
Retooling For An Aging America written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-27 with Medical categories.
As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.
Nursing Staff In Hospitals And Nursing Homes
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1996-03-27
Nursing Staff In Hospitals And Nursing Homes written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-03-27 with Medical categories.
Hospitals and nursing homes are responding to changes in the health care system by modifying staffing levels and the mix of nursing personnel. But do these changes endanger the quality of patient care? Do nursing staff suffer increased rates of injury, illness, or stress because of changing workplace demands? These questions are addressed in Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes, a thorough and authoritative look at today's health care system that also takes a long-term view of staffing needs for nursing as the nation moves into the next century. The committee draws fundamental conclusions about the evolving role of nurses in hospitals and nursing homes and presents recommendations about staffing decisions, nursing training, measurement of quality, reimbursement, and other areas. The volume also discusses work-related injuries, violence toward and abuse of nursing staffs, and stress among nursing personnelâ€"and examines whether these problems are related to staffing levels. Included is a readable overview of the underlying trends in health care that have given rise to urgent questions about nurse staffing: population changes, budget pressures, and the introduction of new technologies. Nursing Staff in Hospitals and Nursing Homes provides a straightforward examination of complex and sensitive issues surround the role and value of nursing on our health care system.
Medical Innovation In The Changing Healthcare Marketplace
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2002-05-06
Medical Innovation In The Changing Healthcare Marketplace written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05-06 with Medical categories.
A wave of new health care innovation and growing demand for health care, coupled with uncertain productivity improvements, could severely challenge efforts to control future health care costs. A committee of the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine organized a conference to examine key health care trends and their impact on medical innovation. The conference addressed the following question: In an environment of renewed concern about rising health care costs, where can public policy stimulate or remove disincentives to the development, adoption and diffusion of high-value innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, and devices?