Glossary Term

MH

Moral Hazard (MH) is the tendency for individuals to take greater risks when insulated from consequences, such as overusing healthcare services when costs are fully covered by insurance.

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Related terms
SHI NHI UHC
Further reading
ScienceDirect: Moral Hazard Browse the HEOR resource database

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