International comparison of orthotic brace prices.
Eur J Health Econ
; 10(2): 149-55, 2009 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18521637
ABSTRACT
This study compared market prices (i.e. third-party reimbursement and patient co-payment) of prefabricated neck, wrist and knee braces in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Ontario (Canada) and the UK. Data were collected through contacts with health authorities, health insurance funds, manufacturers and distributors. Market prices varied substantially between countries, indicating that manufacturers adapt their price setting strategy to the policy environment and the structure of the brace market of a country. Belgian prices tended to exceed prices in other countries for the selected neck, wrist and knee braces. There seems to be scope for reducing Belgian prices of selected braces.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Braces
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Health Expenditures
Type of study:
Health_economic_evaluation
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
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Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Health Econ
Journal subject:
SAUDE PUBLICA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium