The health care economics cluster within HERA focuses on analyzing the efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability of the Dutch health care system. Key topics include the impact of competition among health insurers on care quality and costs, the role of government regulation in balancing market incentives with public interests, and the economic challenges of long-term care financing. Research is conducted in close collaboration with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and health care professionals to ensure practical relevance. The cluster aims to generate evidence-based insights that inform policy decisions, contribute to academic discourse, and support education at various levels, from undergraduate teaching to professional training and executive education. Health Economics - EGS - Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ
Health Care Economics
This HERA cluster analyzes the Dutch health care system’s efficiency, access, and sustainability to inform policy through evidence-based research.
Overview of research projects
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Measurement of waiting lists
While private insurers may help to provide public goals like universal access, they may also maximize profits or enhance their competitiveness by reducing access. Government oversight over waiting lists is required to guarantee the optimization of access for all, but it is unclear how to measure them. Read more .
Collaborators: Simon Loop, Piet Stam and Xander Koolman.