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Health Policy
Studies from Erasmus University, Institute for Health Policy and Management reveal new findings on health policy
June 18th, 2007
Data detailed in "Willingness to pay for health insurance among rural and poor persons: field evidence from seven micro health insurance units in India" have been presented. According to a study from Netherlands, "This study, conducted in India in 2005, provides evidence on Willingness to pay (WTP), gathered through a unidirectional (descending) bidding game among 3024 households (HH) in seven locations where micro health insurance units are in operation. Insured persons reported slightly higher WTP values than uninsured." "About two-thirds of the sample agreed to pay at least 1%; about half the sample was willing to pay at least 1.35%; 30% was willing to pay about 2.0%...
Source: Managed Care Weekly Digest (2007-06-18)
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