Conversion factor instability in international comparisons of health care expenditure: some econometric comments

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Application of a heteroscedasticity consistent covariance matrix estimator on three econometric equations advanced in a previous study reveals that the results are overstated. Results showed that income elasticity is not considerable compared to the case per capita health care expenditure and that the the contention that the aggregate income elasticity is significantly greater one is not satisfactory. The approach used in this study is considered more applicable, comprehensive and sound than that suggested in the other report.

Gross domestic product, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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An examination of flexible spending accounts

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Research into the use of flexible spending accounts is given. Using a econometric model the study estimates that most of FSA election amount is based on foreknowledge of expenditures.

Insurance, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities, Econometrics & Model Building, Business models, Tax expenditures

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Information and consumer choice: the value of publicized health plan ratings

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Impact of ratings released by National Committee for Quality Assurance on consumer's insurance plan choice is analyzed.

Product quality, Analysis, Reports, Quality management, Consumer preferences, Rankings, National Committee for Quality Assurance

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