Journal of health & social policy
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J Health Soc Policy · Jan 2001
ReviewProviding behavioral incentives for improved health in aging and Medicare cost control: a policy proposal for Universal Medical Savings Accounts.
This paper examines policy options for addressing health care challenges posed by the aging of the baby boom generation. Universal Medical Savings Accounts (UMSAs) are proposed. ⋯ The policy would control costs while promoting quality, accessible, and affordable health care. UMSAs provide new behavioral incentives, both for cost-conscious health care decision-making and for healthy lifestyle choices.
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J Health Soc Policy · Jan 1989
ReviewMedical indigency and inner city hospital care: patient dumping, emergency care and public policy.
This paper discusses the growing lack of private for-profit hospital care for the medically indigent. The issues of patient dumping and emergency care are examined from both judicial and public policy perspectives. The paper concludes by noting that dumping may be viewed as a most serious form of neglect and more comprehensive laws and court decisions are needed to require all hospitals, regardless of ownership, to treat all patients who arrive at their doors if they have the appropriate medical staff and facilities.