Overview
Institutional frameworks in health economics are essential for guiding health policies and ensuring effective healthcare delivery. They encompass various regulatory bodies, economic evaluation methods, and financing mechanisms that shape how health services are provided and accessed. Understanding t...
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Example: The Affordable Care Act is a significant health policy in the U.S.
Example: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medications.
Example: Cost-effectiveness analysis compares the costs and health outcomes of different treatments.
Example: Evaluating a new drug against standard treatment.
Example: Public health insurance programs like Medicare.
Example: Estimating the costs of a new vaccine program.