The Effect of Mid-to-Long-Term Hospitalization on the Catastrophic Health Expenditure: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Earned Income Loss
Background: Mid-to-long-term hospitalization (MLTH) can threaten the household economy with high medical costs and loss of income. Therefore, it could increase the catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), measured as the ratio of medical expenses to the ability to pay. This study aimed to determine th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Healthcare |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/8/1013 |