Policy preferences for medical access in Japan’s remote aging municipalities: Insights from a randomized conjoint experiment
Azusa Matsumoto,
Kenji Oku,
Mariko Nakagawa
et al.
Abstract:Improved means of transportation play a vital role in accessing medical services, particularly in remote and ageing municipalities. In this study, we identify crucial attributes for improving access to medical services in the Shinhidaka and Urakawa municipalities in Japan. Using a randomised conjoint field experiment, we identify individuals’ preferences regarding the time and means of transportation to hospitals that can provide high-level medical services, along with additional tax payments to support these … Show more
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