Analysis of regulatory out-of-pocket fees implementation on Czech healthcare system

This bachelor theses analyses impact of regulative out-of-pocket payments that have been introduced in January, 2008 as a part of a Czech healthcare reform. It summarizes specific characteristics of healthcare economy, compares main healthcare-financing models and describes development and current layout of the Czech healthcare system. Out-of-pocket payments were implemented mainly to prevent over-using the healthcare system and also to bring additional financial means to the healthcare budget. Conducted econometric analysis revealed that an obligation to pay the fee reduces quarterly number of outpatient doctor visits by 0,198