Which preferred providers are really preferred? Effectiveness of insurers' channeling incentives on pharmacy choice.
Int J Health Care Finance Econ
; 9(4): 347-66, 2009 Dec.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19242791
ABSTRACT
Efficient contracting of health care requires effective consumer channeling. Little is known about the effectiveness of channeling strategies. We study channeling incentives on pharmacy choice using a large scale discrete choice experiment. Financial incentives prove to be effective. Positive financial incentives are less effective than negative financial incentives. Channeling through qualitative incentives also leads to a significant impact on provider choice. While incentives help to channel, a strong status quo bias needs to be overcome before consumers change pharmacies. Focusing on consumers who are forced to choose a new pharmacy seems to be the most effective strategy.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Farmacias
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Organizaciones del Seguro de Salud
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Conducta de Elección
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Aseguradoras
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Health Care Finance Econ
Asunto de la revista:
SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Países Bajos