This research topic delves into the regulatory landscape governing (private) health insurance markets, studying the role of policy interventions in shaping market dynamics, accessibility, and affordability. It investigates the impact of different regulatory measures, such as premium rate setting, risk adjustment, and consumer protection policies, on the overall performance of health insurance markets. Furthermore, this area of study explores the balance between government intervention and market competition, seeking to understand the optimal regulatory framework that encourages innovation while ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.
Possible fields of work for students: Investigating market dynamics; researching regulatory measures and their effects.
- Relevance: Health Law and Economics
- Approach: Quantitative (some cases qualitative)
- Methods: Surveys, Data Analysis, Content Analysis, Interviews, Delphi, etc.
- Language: English
- Contact person: Ayman Fouda