Incentives in the Healthcare Industry

Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction to the complex world of incentives within the healthcare sector. It examines how economic motivations shape behaviors of various stakeholders. It discusses the fundamental role of incentives in driving actions and the potential for unintended consequences when incentives are misaligned. Key points include the influence of incentives on doctors, patients, and healthcare organizations, highlighting examples such as performance management systems that lead to gaming behaviors and ethical dilemmas. This chapter also explores the impact of cultural and ideological factors on healthcare practices and the challenges of quantifying diverse aspects of healthcare outcomes.

Citation

Yıldırım, A. (2024), "Incentives in the Healthcare Industry", Behavioral Economics in Healthcare, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83662-080-820241007