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1	The effect of competition on the number of opioids prescribed Nordlund, Hanna January 2019 (has links) The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is a change in physician's behavior because of increased competition in the primary care market. The hypothesis is that increased competition in the healthcare market increases the physician's tendency to prescribe drugs in order to attract patients. Therefore, this paper aims to examine whether the number of opioids prescribed has increased due to a Swedish reform known as the System of Choice that was implemented between 2007-2010, whose target was to increase the competition in the healthcare market. A difference-in-difference method is applied to examine the causal relationship between the reform and the number of prescriptions of opioids. This method is applicable since the counties introduced the reform at different points in time. The result is not statistically significant but the estimate is positive which corresponds to previous literature. However, the result could indicate that the System of Choice has had no effect on the number of opioids prescribed. The System of Choice opioids competition healthcare market healthcare centers Economics Nationalekonomi
2	Zdravotní turismus a jeho přínos v oblasti cestovního ruchu / Medical tourism and its benefits in the field of tourism Chvátalová, Veronika January 2015 (has links) The thesis deals with interesting field in relation to international business, with so called medical tourism. The field is introduced in the initial chapter as well as its most important world markets and consumer's characteristics are introduced. The second part of the thesis is practical and focuses on the performed research whose aim was to find out if the medical tourism generates higher profits than standard tourism, and if yes, how big is the difference.
3	Design Techniques for Secure IoT Devices and Networks Malin Priyamal Prematilake (12201746) 25 July 2023 (has links) <p>The rapid expansion of consumer Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology across various application domains has made it one of the most sought-after and swiftly evolving technologies. IoT devices offer numerous benefits, such as enhanced security, convenience, and cost reduction. However, as these devices need access to sensitive aspects of human life to function effectively, their abuse can lead to significant financial, psychological, and physical harm. While previous studies have examined the vulnerabilities of IoT devices, insufficient research has delved into the impact and mitigation of threats to users' privacy and safety. This dissertation addresses the challenge of protecting user safety and privacy against threats posed by IoT device vulnerabilities. We first introduce a novel IWMD architecture, which serves as the last line of defense against unsafe operations of Implantable and Wearable Medical Devices (IWMDs). We demonstrate the architecture's effectiveness through a prototype artificial pancreas. Subsequent chapters emphasize the safety and privacy of smart home device users. First, we propose a unique device activity-based categorization and learning approach for network traffic analysis. Utilizing this technology, we present a new smart home security framework and a device type identification mechanism to enhance transparency and access control in smart home device communication. Lastly, we propose a novel traffic shaping technique that hinders adversaries from discerning user activities through traffic analysis. Experiments conducted on commercially available IoT devices confirm that our solutions effectively address these issues with minimal overhead.</p> Digital health System and network security Networking and communications Embedded Systems Security Implantable Medical Device internet of things sensors Internet of Things (loT) Internet of Things Healthcare Market Security Health device identification activity identification Security Framework Privacy Safety Network security. Computer engineering. Smart Home Privacy IMD security IMD IWMD IWMD Security

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