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Japan's clinic physicians and their behavior.

M A Abe

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Japanese clinic physicians, driven by income and leisure, may increase drug prescriptions and tests. This behavior impacts clinic revenues and profits, influenced by physician age and practice size.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Economics
    • Medical Practice Management

    Background:

    • Japanese general practitioners (GPs) are entrepreneurs owning small clinics.
    • GPs are primary healthcare providers, represented by the Japan Medical Association.
    • The Japanese healthcare system features universal insurance and fee-for-service reimbursement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To model Japanese GPs as utility maximizers (income and leisure).
    • To explore theoretical and empirical implications of GP utility maximization.
    • To investigate factors influencing clinic revenues and profits.

    Main Methods:

    • Economic modeling of physician utility.
    • Empirical analysis of clinic financial data.
    • Correlation analysis of revenue/profit with prescribing patterns, physician age, and clinic size.

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    Main Results:

    • Clinic revenues and net profits are significantly related to the quantity of drugs prescribed.
    • Physician age and clinic size also critically influence financial outcomes.
    • Findings support allegations of income maximization through increased prescriptions and tests.

    Conclusions:

    • Japanese GPs' financial incentives may drive prescribing behavior.
    • Physician utility maximization is a relevant framework for understanding GP practice in Japan.
    • Policy implications exist regarding fee structures and quality of care incentives.