Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in a Setting of Budget Constraints — Is It Equitable?
Open Access
- 2 May 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 334 (18) , 1174-1177
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm199605023341807
Abstract
One of the promises of cost-effectiveness analysis is that it can demonstrate how to maximize health benefits attainable within a specific limited budget. Many people argue, however, that when there are budget limitations, the use of cost-effectiveness analysis leads to health care policies that are inequitable.Keywords
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