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The equality of resource allocation in health care under the National Health Insurance System in Taiwan

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  • Kreng, Victor B.
  • Yang, Chi-Tien

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An ideal resource allocation in health care should ensure most people to access equal health care services while needed. Not only social welfare economists but also health policy makers concern with rational distribution of health care resources.

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  • Kreng, Victor B. & Yang, Chi-Tien, 2011. "The equality of resource allocation in health care under the National Health Insurance System in Taiwan," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 100(2), pages 203-210.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:100:y:2011:i:2:p:203-210
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.08.003
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