Adapting to heart conditions: a test of the hedonic treadmill
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An analysis of hedonic adaptation of individuals with a history of heart problems to new heart conditions is offered. Additional information on the effects of heart conditions on physical and mental health status is included.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2001
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Does prevention save costs? Considering deferral of the expensive last year of life
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A study on, determining the overestimation of cost-effectiveness analysis of avoiding preventive care, in the last year of life, is determined. This Medicare expenditure is studied using, a statistical model.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2005
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Sickness and preventive medical behavior
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The author finds that less healthy people get cholesterol checks and flu shots, but avoid other preventive measures such as cancer screening.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2003
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