Willingness to pay for cataract surgery and its associated factors in selected medical centers in Urmia, Iran.

Introduction: Cataracts represent a significant public health issue and are the most prevalent vision disorder following refractive errors. They can restrict the economic, social, and psychological activities of those affected, thereby diminishing their quality of life. This study was undertaken to examine the willingness to pay for cataract surgery and the factors influencing this decision in selected medical centers in Urmia.

Cost and efficiency analysis in Iranian primary health centers: a micro costing and data envelopment analysis.

Background: Health Complex Model was implemented to provide primary health care services in urban, especially in slum areas. As a pilot at a provincial level, Chamran Health Complex offers healthcare for more than 57,000 residents of Tabriz. Despite the necessity of cost information in healthcare decision-making, there was limited knowledge about the unit cost of services.

Efficiency of hospitals in COVID-19 era: a case study of an affected country.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of human life and society and has damaged the global economy. Health systems and hospitals were not exempted from this situation. The performance of hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic was affected by policies related to the pandemic and other factors.

Price transparency in Iranian healthcare market.

Insufficient price transparency has emerged as a pivotal contributor to patient dissatisfaction, escalating costs, and diminished productivity within Iran's health system. This study aims to delineate and elucidate a definition of price transparency, identify suitable strategies, and present the outcomes associated with establishing a health system that embraces transparent pricing while also addressing the challenges ahead. Employing a quantitative-qualitative research design, data were extracted from a semi-structured interviews with stakeholders.

The global economic burden of COVID-19 disease: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a considerable threat to the economics of patients, health systems, and society.

Objectives: This meta-analysis aims to quantitatively assess the global economic burden of COVID-19.

Methods: A comprehensive search was performed in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify studies examining the economic impact of COVID-19.