Abstract:
The paper researches the panel data from 1998 to2010 by multiple regression analysis in reference with the latest international reseaech findings. It is found that urbanization leads to healthcare costs rising ,while regulation reduces health care costs. China's per capita income levels increasing and the aging population increasing has little influence on health care costs, health insurance inhibits the rise of medical costs. Therefore, regulation is the most basic way to control the rising of medical expenses. The promotion of medical insurance works the same direction.
LIU Xi-guo, LIU YiWAGN Jian.Rethinking of Causative Factors of Medical Expense Rising and Expense Regulation——Based on Empirical Data Analysis of 1998-2010[J] Economic Survey, 2012,V1(5): 142-146