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Can domestic medica...
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Rydback, Michelle,Doktorand,1976-Högskolan i Gävle,Företagsekonomi
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Can domestic medical tourism contribute to healthcare equity? A commentary
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2022-04-05
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Taylor & Francis,2022
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https://doi.org/10.1080/20016689.2022.2061241DOI
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Language:English
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Purpose - This essay uses service marketing concept to discuss how domestic medical tourism (DMT) can contribute to healthcare equity in developed countries. Approach - The authors take up several vital issues. First, the potential benefits of DMT are outlined from a healthcare equity perspective; second, the challenges that DMT confronts in reaching its aim are identified; and finally, a few research areas are suggested. Finding - It is suggested that increased awareness about the healthcare service and proper service delivery are required to improve healthcare equity. Practical implication - This paper raises several research issues from service marketing to deal with delivery, communication, efficiency, and insurance practices regarding healthcare. Social implication - From a societal point of view, it explores how healthcare equity can be improved by DMT.
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Hyder, Akmal S,1952-Högskolan i Gävle,Företagsekonomi(Swepub:hig)ahr
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Macassa, GloriaHögskolan i Gävle,Folkhälsovetenskap(Swepub:hig)glamaa
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Simonsson, ClaraDepartment of Public Health and Sports Science, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden(Swepub:hig)clasin
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Högskolan i GävleFöretagsekonomi
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In:Journal of Market Access & Health Policy: Taylor & Francis10:12001-6689
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