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Comparisons of Health Insurance Systems in Developed Countries

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  • Randall P. Ellis

    (Boston University)

  • Tianxu Chen

    (Boston University)

  • Calvin Luscombe

    (Boston University)

Abstract

Health insurance systems in developed countries vary in many dimensions. We develop a framework for discussing these dimensions and then use this framework to compare the health insurance systems of Canada, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the US. These countries span a wide array of dimensions, including who in the system bears risk, what choices are allowed, how much health spending burdens are redistributed, sources of revenue, cost saving strategies, and use of specialized and secondary insurance.

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  • Randall P. Ellis & Tianxu Chen & Calvin Luscombe, 2014. "Comparisons of Health Insurance Systems in Developed Countries," Boston University - Department of Economics - Working Papers Series wp2014-010, Boston University - Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:bos:wpaper:wp2014-010
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    1. Randall P. Ellis & Bruno Martins & Michelle McKinnon Miller, 2015. "Provider Payment Methods and Incentives," Boston University - Department of Economics - Working Papers Series wp2015-023, Boston University - Department of Economics.
    2. Indah Puspasari Kiay Demak & Diah Mutiarasari & Elli Yane Bangkele, 2019. "Does the Payment Method Affect Patient Satisfaction? An Analytical Study in 10 Hospitals in Central Sulawesi," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(5), pages 123-123, May.

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