Essays in Health Economics
Essays in Health Economics

Author: David Rosenkranz

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Published: 2022

Total Pages:

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In detailed administrative records cataloging when, where, and why diversions occur, as well as who got diverted, I document that diversions commonly last exactly 1 hour, approximately 4 hours, and exactly 8 hours (indicating that managerial frictions may directly affect ED availability); that diverted patients have different characteristics than non-diverted patients (including potentially more severe symptoms); and that diverted patients spend 65% longer on the road to the hospital than non-diverted patients. I also find that diversions often occur not only because of crowdedness, but also because of hospital systems failures. I identify directions for future research.

Essays in Health Economics
Essays in Health Economics

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 9781321033229

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This dissertation presents three essays in health economics. The first essay sheds light on the relationship between health insurance and access to care. The second essay considers the relationship between health and labor markets. The third essay explores one facet of health inequality.

Essays in the Economics of Health and Medical Care
Essays in the Economics of Health and Medical Care

Author: Victor R. Fuchs

Publisher: New York : National Bureau of Economic Research distributed by Columbia University Press

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 272

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Collection of essays on the economics of health and health services in the USA - covers supply and demand, budgetary resources, cost and objectives with regard to medical care, and considers wages and income distribution among medical personnel, effects of health care on labour productivity, etc. References and statistical tables.