Care Market Research Articles

Pengaruh Harga Dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Wardah

In the cosmetics and facial care market, competition is increasingly competitive. Due to the large number of cosmetic products available in the market, a person's interest in buying something and their decision to make a purchase are influenced. Cosmetics have dangerous side effects for the body because of the chemical content. Researchers chose Wardah products as research targets because Wardah guarantees their quality by using high quality materials, has a halal label, and has halal laws. Wardah is made with natural, high quality and safe ingredients so as to avoid dangerous side effects for the skin and body. The purpose of the study is to ascertain how purchasing decisions are influenced by product quality and price. This study used a quantitative approach as its methodology. The study's findings demonstrate that product quality and price have a favorable and substantial impact on consumers' decisions to buy.

Incentives and Operations of Medicaid Managed Care Plans in New York State: Implications for Procurement Design and Market Evolution.

Several states are considering competitive procurement to help shape Medicaid managed care markets. In New York state, the focus of our study, regulators propose contracts that reward quality improvement and simplify state administration by rewarding plans that operate across several of the state's 62 counties. This case analysis uses novel regulatory data from New York state, obtained via public records request, to examine incentives underlying Medicaid markets and help inform contracting design. The data report plan enrollment by county and plan spending across administrative activities for all 16 Medicaid plans in New York state for 2018. We examine the counties in which plans operate, profitability, and administrative resource allocation. We compare outcomes by tertile of plan profitability, measured as net income per member-month. Plan profitability ranged widely, with the most profitable plan realizing nearly $30 per member-month while the least profitable 5 plans realized net negative earnings. Operational differences across plan profitability emerged most clearly in administrative spending. The most profitable plans reported greater spending on salaries overall and for executive management, and taxes, while the least profitable plans spent more on operational functions including utilization management/ quality improvement, claims processing, and informational systems. We observe modest differences in county rurality and little in geographic breadth. Procurement design that rewards capacity-building in key administrative functions might impact market evolution, given that on average, highly profitable firms spent less on these activities in New York's Medicaid managed care market in 2018.

Effects of Child Care Vouchers on Price, Quantity, and Provider Turnover in Private Care Markets

Effects of Child Care Vouchers on Price, Quantity, and Provider Turnover in Private Care Markets

Sereni Orizzonti: A Leading Player in the Italian Residential Care Market for the Elderly

Sereni Orizzonti: A Leading Player in the Italian Residential Care Market for the Elderly

Pricing Innovation in Surgical Care Markets

Pricing Innovation in Surgical Care Markets

Gender Reveals in the Labor Market: Evidence on Gender Signaling and Statistical Discrimination in an Online Health Care Market

Gender Reveals in the Labor Market: Evidence on Gender Signaling and Statistical Discrimination in an Online Health Care Market

Integrating health and social care in the community to support a new model of Long-term Life Care at home.

Background: Long-term care (LTC) reform was an international priority well before the COVID-19 pandemic. While strategies to promote de-institutionalization, rehabilitation, caregiver support and enhanced home and community care have varied by country in terms of implementation and success, the pandemic universally reinforced existing system-specific barriers and weaknesses. In Canada, heightened access issues and silo-ed delivery of community-based medical, functional and social care and support services contributed to increased caregiver burnout and growing residential care waitlists.
 Aims: This study aimed to develop an alternative model to residential LTC that would enable older adults to live, age and receive care at home long-term. The specific objectives were to: 1) describe variation in medical, functional and psychosocial ‘life care’ needs of community-dwelling older adults; 2) develop a model of needs-based care with packages to support variation in needs; and 3) to assess preliminary feasibility of the model using the Ontario, Canada (population 15 million) health care market. 
 Approach: An exploratory, sequential, mixed methods design was applied (5). Phase 1 involved historical analysis of 2017-18 Ontario interRAI home care assessments (n=283,601) and 2018-19 Ontario service utilization data (n=115,000) to develop unique patient vignettes. Phase 2 was a 6-week modified eDelphi process with interdisciplinary home care clinicians (n=42) to develop care packages for the model, including types and dose of care and services. Six focus groups (n=67) were then conducted with older adults, caregivers and health and social care providers across Ontario to validate and refine the model. Phase 3 explored feasibility of the emerging model through comparison of the home care patient vignettes with the needs of the residential LTC population using 2017-18 Ontario interRAI data (n=115,000). Preliminary costing of the model was based on existing system per diems and direct care costs in comparable transitional care models.
 Results: A model of ‘Long-term Life Care’ at home (LTLifeC model) includes care packages to meet the dominant life care needs of 6 unique patient groups representing known predictors of LTC home admission: social frailty, caregiver distress, chronic disease, cognition/ behaviours, medical complexity, and geriatric syndromes. Overlap in care needs of home care and LTC populations confirms potential to shift care to the community; yet current home care clients receive six times less daily care hours on average, compared to residential LTC standards. New LTLifeC packages of home-based interdisciplinary care ranged from 3.1-8.9 hours daily, including comprehensive assessment, integrated care planning, direct care provision and community referral(s). Initial cost comparisons suggest plausible short and long-term system benefits of model adoption.
 Learnings: Evidence-informed decision making for sustainable home and community care as part of an integrated system of LTC requires attention to both routinely collected health information, or ‘big data’, and expertise by lived-experience. Adoption of the LTLifeC model will require decision-making to prioritize societal values for living and aging at home and in community. 
 Next Steps: An evaluation framework will be developed to guide pilot implementation and testing of the LTLifeC model through the lens of the quadruple aim.

Get It in Writing: How to Make Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Available During Incarceration.

In a case example from the Kentucky HEALing Communities Study, extensive resources were deployed to address structural barriers and facilitate the provision of medication for opioid use disorder (OUD) in an urban county jail. However, implementation was unsuccessful, and this case example emphasizes the importance of including evidence-based medication for OUD (MOUD) treatment in the scope of work of jails' contracted medical providers. The privatization of correctional health care services allows local governments with opioid abatement funds to incorporate requirements into medical provider contracts to screen all people entering jails for OUD and to offer MOUD at intake, throughout incarceration, and upon release to everyone for whom it is clinically indicated. We provide sample contractual language that can be added to requests for medical provider proposals to help drive the private correctional health care market toward integrating MOUD treatment into their standard of care. This approach also could expedite efforts to scale up broad MOUD access across U.S. jails through sharing of workflows and best practices among the small group of national correctional health care companies contracted with jails in states with broad mandates, such as Massachusetts. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT04111939.

WHEN POLICY INTENTIONS GO ASTRAY: THE DEPLOYMENT OF HOME CARE AND HOME SUPPORT MARKET TOOLS IN FRANCE AND QUEBEC

Abstract Using Gingrich’s (2011) typology of welfare markets, this contribution studies the selection and enactment of market tools in two different jurisdictions (France and Quebec). Quebec represents a classic example of a managed market with regional health authorities (CISSS/CIUSSS) seeking the lower the cost of long-term care by contracting services to community groups and the private sector. These contractual agents have gradually replaced health and social care professionals within the public system. France has opted to enact a consumer driven market with the introduction of the allocation personnalisée d’autonomie (APA) which provides cash benefits to eligible older adults who can then select the provider of their choice. Both of these market reforms are compared and analyzed across three types of territories : rural (Finistère and Bas-St-Laurent), urban (Paris and Montreal), and in industrial decline (Somme and Mauricie). Despite operating within highly differentiated long-term care policy frameworks and market tools, both jurisdictions face similar difficulties in the enactment of market mechanisms. For instance, rural territories fail to generate sufficient providers to develop a market where a regional health authority (Quebec) or older adults (France) can actually select a provider and negotiate terms of service. Public authorities must then intervene to generate market-like conditions. Regardless of the jurisdiction, the conceptualization of market mechanism has clearly an urban setting in mind making them ill-suited for other environment and there is gradual movement towards the development of austerity market where individuals are forced to seek alternatives beyond the market tools deployed by governments.

The marginal cost of mortality risk reduction: Evidence from housing markets

We provide the first evidence on the rate at which spatial variation in all-cause mortality risk is capitalized into US housing prices. Using a hedonic framework, we recover the annual implicit cost of a 0.1 percentage-point reduction in mortality risk among older Americans and find that this cost is less than $3453 for a 67 year old and decreasing with age to less than $629 for an 87 year old. These estimates, while similar to estimates from the market for health care, are far below comparable estimates from markets for labor and automobiles, suggesting that the housing market provides an alternative, substantially cheaper channel for reducing mortality risk. We find this conclusion to be robust to a wide range of econometric model specifications, including accounting for associated expenditures on property taxes and the physical and financial costs of moving.

A realist evaluation of policy interventions to reduce public subsidies of private dental care in Finland.

The Finnish dental care market operates as a dual system, divided between a regulated, affordable public sector and a less regulated, more expensive private sector that receives public subsidies. In 2015 and 2016, two policy interventions were introduced to reduce these subsidies for private dental services. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of these policy changes on the dental care market. This study was a realist evaluation. Context-Intervention-Mechanism-Outcome-configurations were applied to elicit an initial program theory (IPT) for the policy interventions. The IPT allowed a complicated system to be reduced to the main components, allowing for better understanding of the underlying mechanisms and the chain of events started by the interventions. The resulting hypotheses about the chain of events and outcomes were tested against a dataset collected from the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (SII) registries on public and private dental visits in the cities of Espoo, Helsinki and Oulu during the years 2010-2016. The used dataset consisted of N = 17 111 625 dental procedures or N = 8 139 990 individual visits (which can include several procedures) at a public (n = 9 097 407 procedures, n = 4 083 475 visits) or a private (n = 8 014 218 procedures or n = 4 056 515 visits) dental clinic. The system was studied during three time periods related to the two interventions in 2015 and in 2016. Changes were evaluated by statistically analysing changes in several key metrics: mean subsidy, mean out-of-pocket price, mean (non-subsidized) price, number of patients treated, number of professionals, procedures per professional, Case-Mix adjusted procedures per professional, patient-to-professional ratio, total procedures. The 2015 and 2016 reductions to the subsidization of private dental care reduced the average subsidies paid to the private dental sector by 49% [-49.1, -38.8]. A 26% [25.2, 26.7] increase in the out-of-pocket price paid in the private sector was observed. Over the 2 years, 12.2% of patients left the private sector and an increase of 13% was observed in the number of patients treated in the public sector. The public sector increased its number of dental care professionals by 2.3% and the patient-to-professional ratio increased by 9.9% over the 2 years, while the private sector lost 4.6% of its dental care professionals and increased its prices by 4.0% [3.5, 4.5]. The policy changes had tangible effects on both the private and public sectors of the Finnish dental care market. By reducing subsidies, the private sector became more expensive for patients, causing many to transition to the public sector for their dental needs. While the public sector increased its capacity to accommodate the rise in patients, the demand still outpaced the growth in professionals, hinting at capacity or resource constraints in the public sector. The results also show initial evidence that contrary to the objectives, the policy changes increased the cost to the public sector as subsidized patient cared for in the private sector costs less to the government than treating that same patient in the public sector.

Unraveling green personal care: Exploring the shift in consumer values and stages of change toward green consumption

AbstractThe personal care market has seen a significant increase in environmentally‐conscious or “green” products, driven by a heightened sensitivity to environmental issues. In this study, we broaden the scope of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) by including constructs related to health consciousness (HC), concern with personal appearance (CPA), and environmental product value (EPV). Our research explores the complex relationship between purchase intention (PI) and the various stages of change (SOC) associated with the consumption of products in the green category. The investigation examines the unique factors that combine attitudes and intentions while simultaneously analyzing the socio‐demographic influences on the progressive stages of behavioral change. By employing techniques such as structural equation modeling and variance analysis on an extensive dataset collected from 679 participants, our findings reveal a positive correlation between PI and the SOC. Notably, aspects of HC, CPA, and the EPV significantly influence attitudes toward green personal care products (GPCPs). The conclusions drawn from this study resonate with deep theoretical implications and simultaneously provide a substantial and practical framework for commercial enterprises.

A Review On Formulation and Evaluation of Ubtan Facewash

Since the old times, there has been mindfulness among individuals in regards to the utilization of plants for the fundamental Need of a solid and delightful skin Herbal definitions have consistently gotten a Ton of interest because they have great action and Have less or no adverse consequences than manufactured Drugs. Since Normal face are utilizes Tropical face washes made of fixings Accessible in nature, a large part of the new writing Review plant deriveding redients, which might Incorporate spices, blossoms, roots, blossoms, and Rejuvenating ointment, the best thing about home grown Beauty care products is that they give the body Supplements and other helpful minerals. The regular Based individual face care market has encountered Fast development. The objective of this exploration was To create and test a home grown recipe. The Point of this study was to figure out and assess the home grown face wash containing concentrates of Curcuma Longa (Haldi), Murraya Koenigii (curry), Santalum Collection (Sandalwood oil) The plants have been accounted for In the writing having great enemy of microbial, against oxidant and calming , hostile to skin break out, against tanning Movement. Arranged definition was assessed for different boundaries like tone, appearance, consistency, pH, strength review and purchaser acknowledgment test

The Role of Ethical Advertising of Fertility Services

This lecture will highlight the following Health Care marketing is a big business. Approximately 1 billion USD are spending each year across USA. However, it is important to note that marketing and advertising of treatment modalities are here to stay and can be useful and productive. Health care marketing can help remove stigma of certain ailments like infertility, mental illness, HIV etc. Advertising of services can help to create awareness and offer treatment options. However overzealous advertising or mis information can create false hopes in patients, over treatment by health care professional often leading to abuse of certain treatment options and can put an inherently good treatment into disrepute. Hence Hospitals and clinics need to self-regulate themselves. It is often seen that corporate hospitals in particular tend to promote lucrative and profitable services more rather than day to day health care since that may not be profitable. Celebrity endorsements are also seen in fertility services through partnerships with health care companies. It is important that advertising should not only be for professional to seek new patients but should also offer unbiased recommendations and create social awareness of illness Hence it is important that ethical advertising of fertility services Maintain patient confidentiality and anonymity Make realistic claims and promises Develop policies for advertising We recommend in addition that for accreditation of services by regulatory bodies advertising protocols of clinics should also be scrutinized and be part of the checklist.

A Comparative Study of Market Performance and Effective Marketing Strategies of India Cements and Ramco Cements in the Cement Industry

There may be a number of difficulties when expanding into other markets and globalizing cement factories. Careful market research, strategic planning, and a proactive attitude toward risk management are all necessary to meet these obstacles. To successfully globalize their operations, cement companies must invest in cross-cultural competency, forge solid alliances, keep up with regulatory requirements, and create adaptable business models. The sections were as follows: Sampling universe: For the research, the entire staff serves as the sampling universe. 100 of Ramco's and India's cements are the target population. Additional research might examine the companies' marketing communication tactics, investigate their efforts to expand internationally, and evaluate their sustainability and environmental procedures. Surveys and interviews can be used to gauge customer happiness and loyalty, and the cement industry's technological improvements can be investigated.

Implementation Marketing Business Plan for Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EV-Station) in Indonesia

The rapid growth in the use of electric vehicles (EVs) requires adequate infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU). To promote the adoption of electric vehicles and increase the use of SPKLU, careful marketing planning is needed by taking into account the elements of marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion) as well as segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) practices, This study aims to develop a comprehensive marketing plan for SPKLU by integrating elements of marketing mix and STP approach. This research also seeks to understand how to identify the most relevant target segments, determine SPKLU's position in the market, and design marketing messages that suit those segments.
 The results of the study present an in-depth understanding of the preferences and needs of the target segment, as well as the factors influencing the decision to use SPKLU. These findings are used to formulate a marketing mix strategy that includes competitive pricing, strategic SPKLU location, promotion through various channels, and development of services that meet customer needs, The results of the study present an in-depth understanding of the preferences and needs of target segments, as well as factors that influence the decision to use SPKLU. These findings are used to formulate a marketing mix strategy that includes competitive pricing, strategic SPKLU locations, promotion through various channels, and service development that meets customer needs.

Preferences for Living Arrangements in Dementia: A Discrete Choice Experiment.

Dementia affects about 55 million people worldwide. Demographic change and shifting lifestyles challenge the organization of dementia care. A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted to elicit preferences for living arrangements in dementia in urban and rural regions of Germany. Preliminary work included review of previous literature and focus groups. The DCE consists of seven attributes (group size, staff qualifications, organization of care, activities offered, support of religious practice, access to garden, consideration of food preferences) with three levels each. Individuals from the general population between the ages of 50 and 65years were identified through population registration offices in three rural municipalities and one urban area, and 4390 individuals were approached via postal survey. A hierarchical Bayesian mixed logit model was estimated and interactions with sociodemographic characteristics were investigated. A total of 428 and 412 questionnaires were returned by rural and urban respondents, respectively. Access to a garden was perceived as the most important attribute (average importance 36.0% in the rural sample and 33.4% in the urban sample), followed by consideration of food preferences (15.8%, 17.8%), staff qualification (14.6%, 15.3%), care organization (11.4%, 12.3%), group size (12.2%, 11.1%), and range of activities (8.0%, 10.1%). The attribute relating to religious practice was given the least importance (2.1%, 0%). Preferences vary according to gender, age, religious beliefs, experience as an informal caregiver, and migrant background. Heterogeneous preferences for living arrangements for people with dementia were identified. The expansion of concepts with access to natural environments for persons with dementia might be a viable option for the formal care market in Germany. Further research is needed to meet the challenges of setting up and designing innovative living arrangements for people with dementia. Preferences vary by gender, age, religious beliefs, experience as an informal caregiver, and migrant background.

Child Care Markets, Parental Labor Supply, and Child Development

Child Care Markets, Parental Labor Supply, and Child Development

Research on Womens Care Marketing Strategy of Proya

As Chinese womens needs for skincare grow and domestic cosmetics brands develop, they are gradually shifting their focus from products from abroad to domestic products because of the relatively lower price and the same ingredient. Proya stands out of those domestic cosmetics brands, and it can be seen obviously that it invests much money and effort in marketing to target women group. This paper intends to analyze how the marketing strategy of Proya works and how women consumers react to it. The method used to analyze this marketing strategy is mainly 4P Strategy which represents product, price, place, and promotion to deeply observe Proyas key to success: how Proya has made their business choices in terms of product classification, pricing, location, promotion with marketing, set the brand apart from other skincare brands and become famous in China. Then the paper compares the success of Proya with other brands in the same industry, and finds its outstanding advantages and disadvantages. Finally, It can be concluded that the marketing of Proya is so concerned with the female group. Instead of spreading anxiety and forcing consumers to buy, Proya promotes and builds its products from the perspective of women, and becomes a brand centred on the female group, which greatly contributes to its business success.

Undue Burden the Medical School Application Process Places on Low-Income Latinos

Undue Burden the Medical School Application Process Places on Low-Income Latinos