| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7336763 | Social Science & Medicine | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In China the individual consumer is in a weak position as a purchaser of healthcare. ⺠In a competitive market insurers/other entities can act as 'Mutual Healthcare Purchasers' (MHPs) on behalf of their enrolees. ⺠A consumer choice among MHPs requires adequate regulation to avoid problems of lack of affordability and inaccessibility. ⺠Two potential approaches are suggested to create consumer choice among MHPs in the Chinese healthcare system. ⺠The implementation of consumer choice among MHPs in China is complex, both politically and technically.
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Authors
Weiwei Xu, Wynand P.M.M. van de Ven,