Discrete choice experiments to measure consumer preferences for health and healthcare

Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 2002, 2 (4), pp. 319 - 326
Issue Date:
2002-08-27
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To investigate the impact of health policies on individual well-being, estimate the value to society of new interventions or policies, or predict demand for healthcare, we need information about individuals' preferences. Economists usually use market-based data to analyze preferences, but such data are limited in the healthcare context. Discrete choice experiments are a potentially valuable tool for elicitation and analysis of preferences and thus, for economic analysis of health and health programs. This paper reviews the use of discrete choice experiments to measure consumers' preferences for health and healthcare. The paper provides an overview of the approach and discusses issues that arise when using discrete choice experiments to assess individuals' preferences for health and healthcare.
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