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David Bradford, Ph.D. Department of Economics, University of New Hampshire Jim Burgess, Ph.D. Management Science Group, Department of Veterans Affairs NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS The editors must hear from you so that eHEAL can effectively serve as a medium of communication for iHEA members. We are soliciting contributions from all members who have information relevant to the membership at large. There are a number of specific items we are seeking: * Announcement of job openings; * Announcement of conferences or seminars in health economics; * Calls for papers by journals and book editors; * Announcements of new appointments and promotions; * Articles describing activities or new initiatives at your institution, Center or firm (perhaps describing your departmental or university programs in health economics, discussing new pedagogical tools used in health economics education, describing new governmental policy initiatives or programs, and so forth). Please send any contributions via e-mail to the editors: W. David Bradford or James Burgess . ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||| Contents for the Issue ||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| CALLS FOR PAPERS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTH ECONOMICS JOBS BARENTS GROUP LLC CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CLARKE INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN MCMASTER UNIVERSITY PFIZER, LTD. UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT GROUP UNIVERSITY OF YORK CONFERENCES FIFTH NORTHEAST REGIONAL HEALTH ECONOMICS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ESRC ECONOMETRIC STUDY GROUP FORTHCOMING ARTICLES JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS, Vol. 16, No. 2, April 1997 JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS, Vol. 16, No. 3, June 1997 MEDICAL CARE RESEARCH AND REVIEW, Vol. 54, No. 3, SEPTEMBER 1997 SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This newsletter is typeset in Courier 10 point font, and reads best that format. If the document is not well-aligned, reset your mail reader to display a non-proportional font (such as Courier). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALLS FOR PAPERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR PAPERS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTH ECONOMICS ***ATTENTION -- CALL EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 15 *** ORGANIZED BY THE PORTUGUESE ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH ECONOMICS OCTOBER 15-17, 1997 EVORA -- PORTUGAL Venue: Universidade de Evora Conference Information: Conference Secretariat Associacao Portuguesa de Economia da Saude Escola Nacional de Saude P=FAblica Universidade Nova de Lisboa Av. Padre Cruz P-1699 LISBOA CODEX PORTUGAL Tel/Fax: +351-1-757 35 36 Email: apes@mail.telepac.pt Official Conference Agencia de Viagens "Abreu" - Congresso de Evora Travel Agent: Mr. Jorge Alves or Mrs. Benedita Taborda Ph: +351-1-491 16 66 Fax: +351-1-491 16 69 ***NEW*** Dates: July 15, 1997 Deadline for abstracts August 15, 1997 Deadline for papers October 15-17, 1997 Conference CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Joe Newhouse, Alan Maynard, and Bill Hsiao GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION Papers in English and Portuguese in all areas of Health Economics are welcome. The conference will make available simultaneous translation facilities. Abstracts should be submitted to the conference secretariat by Fax, E-Mail, or letter by the new July 15 deadline. Completed papers must reach the Conference Secretariat by August 15, 1997. The full paper should be sent to the Conference Secretariat and fulfill the following: --2 copies on paper; --1 copy on a 3 1/2'' disc; --The files should be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word 6.0, Microsoft Excel 5.0 (Tables/Graphics); Word Perfect 5.1. --a cover page including the title of the paper, the author(s), affiliation, mailing address/phone/fax/email (for the corresponding author). The referee process will be based on full papers and decision letters will be mailed in August. Early acceptance letters may be mailed. Decisions may also be communicated by email, if authors provide such information. For further information and queries, contact the Conference Secretariat or use the following email addresses: apes@mail.telepac.pt; ppbarros@fe.unl.pt -------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOBS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BARENTS GROUP LLC Barents Group LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KPMG Peat Marwick, is a world-wide consulting group and leading provider of financial and economic advisory services in emerging markets. We offer these services to the private sector, governments, and donor organizations such as the World Bank, USAID, Inter-American Development Bank, and the European Union. Barents Group LLC is seeking International Health Specialists to augment its on-line database of highly-qualified individuals who are experienced in international development. Our database includes freelance consultants and academics. We are seeking individuals for both short-term and long-term assignments, primarily in Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the former Soviet Union. Individuals should have experience in the following fields: " Managed care " Quality assurance and medical management " Health economics " Heath care finance and delivery " Health care management " Public health We will contact international health specialists before including individuals in any proposal. Please send or fax detailed CVs (including language skills) and cover letter to: Barents Group LLC Health Economics Practice 2001 M Street NW Washington DC 20036 fax: (202) 728-0546 (Attn: Health Economics Practice) ----------------------------------------------------------------- CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Food Aid Centre is seeking a senior specialist, Nutrition and Health. QUALIFICATIONS: Postgraduate degree in nutrition or in public health; considerable experience in the field of nutrition, particularly in developing countries; demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the field of nutrition and its application in developing countries; a broad view of nutrition and the ability to integrate nutrition considerations within health programmes and policies; extensive contacts and effective network; membership in appropriate Canadian and international professional associations would be desirable. For more information, contact: Andre Desrosiers, Food Aid Centre, Tel: (819) 994-3959. CHERA ----------------------------------------------------------------- CLARKE INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY Position Health Economist/Research Scientist (FT for 5.5 year contract position, beginning September 1997) The Health Systems Research Unit of the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry is looking for a health economist to design and conduct a cost benefit analysis of community mental health programs and to act as an economic researcher/consultant to an active health services research group. Description of the Project The Community Mental Health Evaluation Initiative is one activity of the Mental Health Policy Research Group, a consortium of three organizations: the Ontario Mental Health Foundation (OMHF), the Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Division and the Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU). HSRU is the Coordinating Centre for this evaluation initiative which involves competitive peer reviewed funding for 4-6 evaluation projects focused on three priority areas: 1. case management including supportive housing; 2. crisis response and 3. consumer/survivor and family initiatives. Each funded project will assess the effectiveness of the intervention, including both process and outcome indicators. In addition, the Coordinating Centre will implement a common protocol and focus on broad, system-wide issues that are common across the evaluation projects. It is expected that 50% of the health economist=s time will be spent on the multi-site study. The remaining 50% will be spent contributing to other HSRU projects and/or designing and conducting studies examining the economic impact of mental health reform. Responsibilities Designing and conducting a cost-benefit analysis of community mental health programs and participating in the multi-site evaluation project. Supervision of a part time research assistant for the project Participation in and/or developing other research/consultation activities. Qualifications A Masters Degree or PhD in economics, health economics, health policy, or related field. Demonstrated ability in econometrics and micro-simulation modelling Evidence of scholarly interest and work in health economics Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to conceptualize, develop and implement scholarly research Proficiency in the use of SAS or SPSS-X is an asset Knowledge of mental health service delivery is desirable. HSRU is a multi-disciplinary unit that conducts a number of research/consultation projects on mental health services and policy issues. It is situated in the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry which is a teaching hospital of the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Salary level to be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties should send their applications and include a statement of interest and anticipated approach to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position along with a curriculum vitae, a writing sample and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of three references to: Dr. Paula Goering RN PhD Fax (416) 979-4703 Director, Health Systems Research Unit, E-Mail: pgoering@hsru.clarke-inst.on.ca Clarke Institute of Psychiatry 250 College Street Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1R8 Canada Applications should be submitted by August 1, 1997 Only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted directly. We thank all others for their interest. ----------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN Salary #13,834 - #21,108 University of Glamorgan Business School Health Economics Unit We are seeking two enthusiastic two enthusiastic people to join a small but expanding team of health economists. The successful candidates will be take responsibility for managing the collection of economic data on a number of on-going multidisiplinary health service evaluations, and assist with analysis if this data and the writing up of results. They will also contribute to the design and development of additional research and generally participate in the research, consultancy and teaching activities of the Unit. A good honours degree in economics is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in economics - preferably in health economics - are desirable as is experience in an academic or NHS health economist post. Both posts will be based at the Glyntaff site of the University of Glamorgan. A two year contract in the first instance is offered for each post. Both will be on the salary scale (#13,834 - #21,108) (pay award pending) according to qualifications and experience. For further information and applications forms may be obtained from Personnel Services University of Glamorgan Pontypridd CF37 1DL 01443 482004 (24 hour line) or 01443 482495 email chooper@glam.ac.uk CHERA ----------------------------------------------------------------- MCMASTER UNIVERSITY A senior manager is required to establish and maintain the administrative structure of a national Networks of Centres of Excellence designed to link health research and industry. Researchers from the private, public, and university sectors across Canada are developing practical, marketable health care decision tools to improve productivity in the workplace, the health of Canadians and the efficiency of the health care system to benefit Canada's global economic competitiveness. The Manager will work closely with the Program Leader, Board members and public and private sector partners across Canada in achieving the Network's goals. An important element will be to develop relationships with Network researchers, and partners from other sectors. Responsibilities include day to day management and administrative support of all areas, including finances, commercialization of products, public relations, coordination of training programs, program evaluation and supervision of staff. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in health, business, education or the equivalent, be proficient in the use of electronic communications, and be an excellent communicator and team player. The position requires demonstrated excellence in organization, written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience at a senior management level. Familiarity with university and private sector environments as well is issues related to technology transfer would be considered important assets. The NCE Program is supported by the Medical Research Council of Canada, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Industry Canada. Funds for HEALNet are committed until March 1999, with extension to 2002 pending successful evaluation. It is expected that the project will be self-sustaining at the end of that period. The Network administrative offices are located at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. The salary will be commensurate with experience, generally within the range of $75,000-85,000. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. McMaster University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and references to: Dr. George Browman, Program Leader, HEALNet Faculty of Health Sciences, room 2C10B McMaster University 1200 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Phone: (905) 525-9140, ext. 24931 Fax: (905) 577-0017 Email: browman@fhs.mcmaster.ca CHERA ----------------------------------------------------------------- PFIZER, LTD. Pfizer is seeking a talented health economist to join the Outcomes Research Group at the company's European Research and Development Headquarters in Sandwich. The group consists of a small integrated team of economists and health psychologists. The position involves responsibility for designing innovative research to assess the cost-effectiveness and quality of life benefits of new drugs planned or currently in development at Pfizer. This will support international reimbursement, pricing and marketing policies for these medicines. Key responsibilities include the selection of analytical approach, data capture in multinational clinical trials, data analysis and preparation of results for publication. More generally, there is also the opportunity to develop and promote the role of pharmacoeconomics in drug development. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation and encouragement is given to the exploration and development of new ways of measuring and communicating the economic and quality of life benefits of Pfizer's medicines. Ideally, a candidate will possess a good first degree in economics, preferably with post-graduate training in health economics, coupled with experience in applying the techniques of economic evaluation. This experience may have been gained in the pharmaceutical industry, academic institutions or contract research organisations. Candidates with relevant expertise from other backgrounds such as epidemiology, biostatistics, medicine or pharmaceutical sciences are also encouraged to apply. The appointee must be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary context and have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentational and project management skills. Pfizer can offer a real challenge, independence and responsibility that reflects a commitment to personal development. A competitive salary package is on offer that includes a bonus scheme, comprehensive relocation assistance and other large company benefits. If you are interested in this opportunity please send your CV to Nicholas Wells, Head of European Outcomes Research, Central Research, Pfizer Ltd, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9NJ, UK. E-mail: Nicholas_Wells@sandwich.pfizer.com. For more information or informal enquiries please write to the above address, e-mail or telephone + 44 (0)1304 618234. CHERA ----------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications at the Assistant Professor rank for a tenure track position in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology starting January 1, 1998. Applicants should have an M.D. degree with specialty training in community medicine or have a Ph.D. in an area related to community health and/or epidemiology. This position involves the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, as well as graduate students in the M.Sc. program in Community Health and Epidemiology. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in Program Planning and Evaluation, Population Health, and Epidemiology. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of Designated Groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify on their applications. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Applicants should submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three referees, by September 30, 1997, to: Dr. Leonard Tan, Professor and Head Department of Community Health and Epidemiology University of Saskatchewan Health Sciences Building 107 Wiggins Road Saskatoon SK S7N 5E5 T: (306) 966-7930 F: (306) 966-7920] CHERA ----------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING Faculty of Management Department of Management and Organization Health Care Management Programmes LECTURESHIP Applications are invited from candidates with a proven record of teaching and research in health care management. While candidates from any area of health care management are encouraged to apply, those with expertise in Managing and Leading Change, Strategic Management, Business Planning, Quality Management, Project Management, Budgeting and Financial Management or Information Management in Health Care will have an advantage. The appointee will contribute to the teaching on the MBA and MSc in Health Care Management and to the administration of the MSc programme. He/she will also be expected to make a substantial contribution to the development of a research programme in health care management. Salary will be on the Lecturer Grade A to B scale (ú16,045 - ú27,985), depending on experience and qualifications, and the position is for 3 years in the first instance. The post holder will report to the Director of the Health Care Management Programmes. Informal enquiries concerning the post should be addressed to Professor Leigh Sparks, Dean of Faculty, tel: (01786) 467278 or Dr Mauricea Lynch, Director of Health Care Management Programmes, tel: (01786) 466947. A recruitment form and further particulars are available from the Personnel Office, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, tel: (01786) 467028, fax: (01786) 466155 or e-mail personnel@stir.ac.uk. Completed forms and CVs together with the names and addresses of three referees should be returned no later than Tuesday, 15 July 1997. ----------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT GROUP Senior Health Outcomes Researcher Technology Assessment Group is a rapidly growing health economics and outcomes research and consulting organisation with offices in San Francisco, Boston, Montreal and Oxford. The Oxford office serves both European and US-based clients undertaking a wide range of research projects. An opportunity exists for an experienced researcher with a knowledge of European health care markets to join this dynamic organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management and client liaison and should be educated to first degree level. A relevant advanced degree would be an advantage. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential, as are computer skills and familiarity with the Windows environment. Please write giving full details of your relevant experience and enclosing a Curriculum Vitae to Alison Saunders, Technology Assessment Grp., The Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Robert Robinson Avenue, Oxford OX4 4GA. Or by fax to 01865 784541. CHERA ----------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF YORK Appointment of Research Fellow (Outcome Measurement) Grade I - II (ú17,606 - ú27,985) Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in the Outcome Measurement Group in the Centre for Health Economics. The Centre has been at the forefront of the development and application of health status measures in the evaluation of health care and most of the work will involve the investigation of the potential usefulness in the NHS of existing measures. It is expected that the person appointed will collaborate with clinicians and other health care professionals in the design and execution of a range of research projects. Although qualifications and experience in health economics would be advantageous, applications are welcome from people in other disciplines relevant to health outcome measurement. The appointment will be for an initial period of two years within the salary range ú17,606 - ú27,985. Starting salary will be fixed according to qualifications and relevant experience. Further details of the post are available from the Director of Personnel. For informal discussion please contact Paul Kind (tel : 01904 433 653). Applications naming 3 referees should be submitted by the 21st July to Mr. Ged Murray Director of Personnel University of York Heslington YORK YO1 5DD -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFERENCES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIFTH NORTHEAST REGIONAL HEALTH ECONOMICS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Department of Veterans Affairs, Management Science Group August 4 and 5, 1997 Papers will be available FOLLOWING the conference from the Management Science Group. For requests for individual papers or the whole package, please contact Jim Burgess by E-Mail at burgess@world.std.com or Susan Petrowski at (617) 687-2589 (FAX: (617) 687-2376) and by mail: Management Science Group (518/MSG), 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730, USA. PAPERS: "Hospital Response to DRG Refinements: The Impact of Multiple Reimbursement Incentives on Length of Stay", Boyd Gilman, Boston University (Discussant: Stephane Jacobzone, INSEE) "The Influence of Hospital Profit and Ownership Status on the Treatment Patterns of Medicare Beneficiaries with Psychiatric Inpatient Stays", Susan L. Ettner, Harvard Medical School co-authored with Richard C. Hermann (Discussant: Margaret Byrne, Houston VA HSR&D) "An Economic Theory of Referrals: Applications to the Medical Profession", W. David Bradford, University of New Hampshire co-authored with Robert E. Martin (Discussant: Dominic Hodgkin, Brandeis University) "Incentives and Health Care Provision", June K. Lee, Yale University (Discussant: Albert Ma, Boston University) "Does Medicare Pay its Way? Marginal Costs for Medicare Patients with Excess Hospital Capacity", Sean Ennis, U.S. Department of Justice co-authored with Michael Schoenbaum, Theodore Keeler and John Wilson (Discussant: Kathleen Carey, Management Science Group) "Impact of HMO Penetration on the Practice Location Choices of New Physicians", Daniel Polsky, University of Pennsylvania co-authored with Jose J. Escarce, Phillip R. Kletke, Gregory D. Wozniak, Mark V. Pauly, and Judy A. Shea (Discussant: Dahlia Remler, Tulane University) "Strategic Factors in Hospital Selection for HMO and PPO Provider Networks", Jack Zwanziger, University of Rochester co-authored with Adam Meirowitz (Discussant: Tom Getzen, Temple University) "New Econometric Methods for Dealing with Endogenous Switching in Health-Related Demand Models", Joseph V. Terza, The Pennsylvania State University co-authored with Kerry Anne McGeary (Discussant: Winnie C. Yip, Harvard University) "Modeling Demand for Healthcare Services by US Veterans", Paul Wilson, University of Texas co-authored with James Burgess, Management Science Group (Discussant: George Jakubson, Cornell University) "Regulation of Health Benefits: Effects on Labor Force Behavior of Older Workers", Jeannette A. Rogowski, RAND co-authored with Lynn A. Karoly (Discussant: Katherine Swartz, Harvard School of Public Health) "Consumer Capital Market Constraints and Guaranteed Renewable Insurance", Kevin D. Frick, Johns Hopkins University (Discussant: Mark V. Pauly, University of Pennsylvania) ----------------------------------------------------------------- ESRC ECONOMETRIC STUDY GROUP ANNUAL CONFERENCE, BRISTOL, 10-12 JULY 1997 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME For further information, contact Steve Bond IFS, 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE, UK (tel: +44 171 636 3784; fax: +44 171 323 4780; email: steve.bond@nuffield.oxford.ac.uk) INVITED SPEAKERS: Joel Horowitz University of Iowa Jan Kiviet University of Amsterdam Enrique Sentana CEMFI, Madrid THURSDAY 10 JULY 2.00pm - 4.00pm ROBERT TAYLOR (York) Determining the order of differencing in seasonal time series processes (with Philip Hans Franses) RAY O'BRIEN (Southampton) Further curiousa in 'spurious' cointegration JAMES DAVIDSON (Cardiff Business School) The functional central limit theorem and weak convergence to stochastic integrals: results for weakly dependent and fractionally integrated processes (with Robert de Jong) 4.30pm - 6.15pm ARTHUR LEWBEL (Brandeis) Semiparametric qualitative response model estimation with mismeasured regressors and heteroscedastic errors JOEL HOROWITZ (Iowa) Semiparametric estimation of a proportional hazard model with unobserved heterogeneity Discussant: FRIDAY 11 JULY 9.00am - 10.30am DENIS CONNIFFE (ESRI, Dublin) Score tests when a nuisance parameter is unidentified under the null hypothesis RUSSELL DAVIDSON (GREQAM, Marseille and Queen's) Bootstrap testing in nonlinear models (with James MacKinnon) 11.am - 1.00pm ANDREW HARVEY (Cambridge) Testing against nonstationary unobserved components (with Mariane Streibel) SIEM-JAN KOOPMAN (LSE) Fast estimation of variance parameters in state space models NEIL SHEPHARD (Nuffield) Filtering via simulation based on auxiliary particle filters (with Michael Pitt) 2.00pm - 3.45pm RICHARD SMITH (Bristol) Semi-parametric empirical quasi-likelihood criteria for generalized method of moments estimation and inference ENRIQUE SENTANA (CEMFI, Madrid) Identification, estimation and testing of conditionally heteroskedastic factor models (with Gabriele Fiorentini) 4.15pm - 6.15pm RICHARD BLUNDELL (UCL and IFS) Nonparametric Engel curves and revealed preference (with Martin Browning and Ian Crawford) BRIAN BELL (Nuffield) Public opinion and the economy: a Bayesian MCMC analysis (with Michael Pitt) RUUD KONING (Free University, Amsterdam) Competitive balance in Dutch soccer SATURDAY 12 JULY 9.00am - 11.00am PHILIPPE GAGNEPAIN (GREMAQ, Toulouse) Cost efficiency and regulatory schemes: evidence from a panel of urban transport networks (with Marc Ivaldi) JOSE MACHADO (Universidade Nova, Lisbon) Box-Cox quantile regression and the distribution of firm sizes (with Jose Mata) GERHARD RUENSTLER (Inst for Advanced Studies, Vienna) The persistence of cyclical shocks in unemployment: an unobserved components approach 11.15am - 1.00pm RAMDAN DRIDI (GREMAQ, Toulouse) Calibration of structural models by indirect inference (with Laurence Broze and Eric Renault) JAN KIVIET (Amsterdam) Expectations of expansions for estimators in a dynamic panel data model: some results for weakly-exogenous regressors -------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORTHCOMING ARTICLES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS, Vol. 16, No. 2, April 1997 Medicare's disproportionate share adjustment and the cost of low-income patients Gerald F. Kominski, Stephen H. Long HMOs, moral hazard and cost shifting in workers' compensation Richard J. Butler, Robert P. Hartwig, Harold Gardner Is health care really a luxury? G. Blomqvist, R.A.L. Carter The effect of price on switching among health plans Thomas C. Buchmueller, Paul J. Feldstein Reply to Johanneson's and Karlsson's comment Marc A. Koopmanschap, Frans F.H. Rutten, B. Martin van Ineveld, Leona van Roijen ----------------------------------------------------------------- JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS, Vol. 16, No. 3, June 1997 Testing the HMO competitive strategy: An analysis of its impact on medical care resources Steven C. Hill, Barbara L. Wolfe Taxation, smuggling and demand for cigarettes in Canada Evidence from time-series data John W. Galbraith, Murray Kaiserman Optimal non-linear health insurance Ake Blomqvist Do fee descriptors influence treatment choices in general practice? A multilevel discrete choice model Anthony Scott, Alan Shiell Willingness to pay for poison control centers Kathryn A. Phillips, Rick K. Homan, Harold S. Luft, Patricia H. Hiatt, Kent R. Olson, Thomas E. Kearney, Stuart E. Heard Price, tobacco control policies and smoking among young adults Frank J. Chaloupka, Henry Wechsler ----------------------------------------------------------------- MEDICAL CARE RESEARCH AND REVIEW, Vol. 54, No. 3, SEPTEMBER 1997 SPECIAL SECTION ON HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION AMONG THE ELDERLY Biased Selection and Medicare HMOs: Analysis of the 1989-1994 Experience Donald F. Cox and Christopher Hogan Commentary Bryan E. Dowd The Eyes Have It: Cataract Surgery and Changing Patterns of Outpatient Surgery David R. Meddings, Kimberlyn McGrail, Morris L. Barer, Clyde Hertzman, Samuel B. Sheps, Robert G. Evans, Arminee Kazanjian The Growth of Physician Services for the Elderly in the United States and Canada: 1987-1992 Steven J. Katz, W. Pete Welch, Diana Verilli Commentary Robert L. Kane REVIEW ARTICLE Case-Mix Adjustment Using Administrative Databases: A Paradigm to Guide Future Research Nelda P. Wray, John C. Hollingsworth, Nancy J. Petersen, Carol M. Ashton DATA AND TRENDS Denial of Health Insurance Due to Preexisting Conditions: How Well Does One High Risk Pool Work? Brian Sumner, Bryan Dowd, Alfred M. Pheley, Nicole Lurie -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A subscription to eHEAL is included as a benefit of membership in iHEA. Non-member subscriptions are not availible at this time. iHEA has been formed to increase communication among health economists, foster a higher standard of debate in the application of economics to health and health care systems, and assist young researchers at the start of their careers. 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