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Catastrophic Health Expenditure and Household Well-Being [PDF]

, 2008
According to the catastrophic health expenditure methodology a household is in catastrophe if its health out-of-pocket budget share exceeds a critical threshold. We develop a conceptual framework for addressing three questions in relation to this methodology, namely: 1. Can a budget share be informative about the sign of a change in welfare? 2.
Ramses H. Abul Naga, Karine Lamiraud
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Coverage Generosity of Novel Antirheumatic Drugs in Medicare Advantage and Stand‐Alone Part D Plans

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective We examine coverage of self‐administered disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in Medicare Part D. Methods Using 2022–2026 Part D formulary data, we assessed coverage of the following DMARD classes that treat relapsed rheumatoid arthritis (RA): tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, T cell costimulatory modulator, interleukin‐6 (IL ...
Youngmin Kwon, Robert W. Corty, Stacie B. Dusetzina   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

How wildlife respond to tropical cyclones: short‐term tactics and long‐term impacts

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT From butterflies to lizards and from sharks to seabirds, wildlife exhibit tactics to survive the impacts of tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, cyclones, or typhoons depending on where they occur. Some species seek refuge during the storm by moving, some remain in place and ride it out, and others move longer distances, avoiding the ...
Erin L. Koen, Mohamed Khalil Meliane, Zachery B. Holmes, Karl E. Miller, William J. Barichivich, Emilie Dedeban, Alex Furst, Miranda Imeri, Peyton E. Niebanck, Samantha Nunn, Kailee Pearson, Nicole Rita, Brier Ryver, Dakotah Shaffer, Susan C. Walls, E. Hance Ellington   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reducing Catastrophic Health Costs: The Role of Public Insurance in Eastern Indonesia

Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan
Catastrophic expenditure, defined as health care expenditure exceeding 10% of household income, remains prevalent in eastern Indonesia, highlighting the urgent need for targeted health policy and infrastructure interventions. This study investigates the
Intan Solikhah Indriana, Romi Bhakti Hartarto   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Counting cases, conserving species: addressing highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has become a critical threat to wildlife, shifting from a seasonal epizootic to a persistent, year‐round panzootic with global consequences. Here, we summarise the origin, evolutionary mechanisms, and expanding host range of the current H5N1 virus (clade 2.3.4.4b) and assess its impact on wildlife. Over
Ulrich Knief, Sandra Bouwhuis, Anja Globig, Anne Günther, Wouter Courtens   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Osteoarthritis on Household Catastrophic Health Expenditures in Korea

Journal of Korean Medical Science, 2018
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of old age whose prevalence is increasing. This study explored the impact of OA on household catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) in Korea.We used data on 5,200 households from the Korea Health Panel Survey in 2013 and estimated annual living expenses and out-of-pocket (OOP) payments.
Hyoungyoung Kim, Soo-Kyung Cho, Daehyun Kim, Dalho Kim, Sun-Young Jung, Eun Jin Jang, Yoon-Kyoung Sung   +6 more
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Financial Constraints and Corporate Sustainability Performance: Do Climate Exposure and People's Climate Attention Matter?

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship between financial constraints and a firm's sustainability performance. Our empirical analysis utilises a panel of 40,445 observations from 9466 listed non‐financial firms across 44 countries, spanning the period from 2002 to 2019.
Boying Xu, Ruth Owusu‐Mensah, Daniel Gyimah   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low‐Carbon Energy Transition and Corporate Carbon Emissions: The Critical Role of Climate Change Mitigation Policies and Institutional Context

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the strategic efficacy of corporate low‐carbon energy transition, such as through nuclear energy adoption, as a response to decarbonization pressures. Analyzing an international sample of energy firms, we demonstrate that the relationship between this form of transition and emission reductions is not technologically ...
Bilal Ahmed Abbasi, Mushtaq Hussain Khan, Ambreen Gul, Inam Ul Haq, Muhammad Umer Azeem   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐Transcendence and Self‐Enhancement Values as Drivers of Eco‐Travel Behavior. Implications for Business Strategies for Eco‐Tourism Sector

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ecotourism encourages environmentally friendly travel; however, little is known about the underlying value systems influencing travelers' choices and actions. This study uses a mixed‐method methodology that combines post hoc qualitative analysis with a large‐scale quantitative survey to examine the influence of multiple value dimensions on ...
Yuemeng Ge, Zhi Li, Naman Sreen, Rsha Alghafes, Mai Nguyen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Catastrophic expenditure on medicines in Brazil

Revista de Saúde Pública
OBJECTIVE To describe the magnitude of the expenditure on medicines in Brazil according to region, household size and composition in terms of residents in a situation of dependency. METHODS Population-based data from the national household survey were
Vera Lucia Luiza, Noemia Urruth Leão Tavares, Maria Auxiliadora Oliveira, Paulo Sergio Dourado Arrais, Luiz Roberto Ramos, Tatiane da Silva Dal Pizzol, Sotero Serrate Mengue, Mareni Rocha Farias, Andréa Dâmaso Bertoldi   +8 more
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