Intermediation in the Healthcare System: The Example of Switzerland

: The paper analyzes the situation of intermediaries and their business models in the Swiss health system. Various intermediary roles are positioned within the value-added chain of the healthcare system. Particular attention is paid to cost-benefit relationships of intermediation for partners of the intermediary and for the intermediary itself. With regard to the connection between healthcare providers and health insurers, three intermediaries

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: ECEH
• Authors: Konrad Walser, Thomas Myrach
• Keywords: ECEH 2006, ECEH 2007, Intermediary, Swiss Health System, Various Intermediary Roles