The concept of underinsurance: A general typology

Journal of Medicine and Philosophy

Volumn 31, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 499-531

  Ward, Andrew ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

Author keywords

Health insurance; Health insurance benchmark; Medical necessity; Out of pocket costs; Underinsurance

Indexed keywords

HEALTH CARE ACCESS; HEALTH CARE COST; HEALTH CARE NEED; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HEALTH CARE SYSTEM; HEALTH INSURANCE; REVIEW;

BENCHMARKING; HEALTH EXPENDITURES; HEALTH POLICY; HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH; HUMANS; INSURANCE BENEFITS; INSURANCE CARRIERS; INSURANCE COVERAGE; INSURANCE, HEALTH; MEDICALLY UNINSURED; UNITED STATES;

EID: 33750567787     PISSN: 03605310     EISSN: 17445019     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03605310600912691     Document Type: Review

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