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245	0	4	_aThe economics of health care in Asia-Pacific countries _h[Book] / _cedited by Teh-Wei Hu and Chee-Ruey Hsieh.
260			_aNorthampton, Mass. : _aNorthampton, Mass. : _bEdward Elgar, _cc2002.
300			_axvii, 273 p. : _bill. ; _c23 cm.
440		0	_aAcademia studies in Asian economies
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aIn order to control ever-increasing health care expenditure, Western and Asian countries are seeking to develop more efficient health care models. The papers in this book present quantitative research on various aspects of health care reform and health policy in Asia-Pacific countries such as China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and in the US - nations diverse in their economic development, social demographic structure and health care expenditures. The main topic for discussion in this book is the role of both government and health insurers in funding healthcare. The implementation of community based, supplemental and national health insurance is explored, as are grants and the financing of hospitals and the care for the elderly. The effectiveness of education as an input to health investment and the rehabilitation of patients are also examined. Aiming to close the gap between the existing economics research and the rapid pace of the development of Asian health care markets, this book should be of interest to policymakers, researchers, academics and students alike.
521			_aAll.
650		0	_aMedical care _zAsia.
650		0	_aMedical care _zPacific Area.
650		0	_aMedical economics _zAsia.
650		0	_aMedical economics _zPacific Area.
700	1		_aHu, Teh-wei.
700	1		_aHsieh, Chee-Ruey.
852			_p49885 _91100.00 _vNew Public Books _dBooks
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