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CSS Institut für empirische Gesundheitsökonomie
A research institute conducting independent research and teaching in applied health economics.
At a glance
- Primary health focus
- General Health and Wellbeing
About
The institute studies health insurance premium subsidies, healthcare provision, medicines, cost-sharing and regulated competition. Its published research examines questions such as regional differences in Swiss healthcare costs, information about generic medicines and how anticipated changes in out-of-pocket costs affect healthcare use.
Research question
Evidence on how healthcare financing and incentives affect affordability, access and the use of health services.
Research contribution
Advises external researchers and supports their work with anonymised data; staff also contribute to university teaching.
Women’s health focus
Women’s Health Core
Primary health area
General Health and WellbeingAdditional health area
Preventive Health