Synonyms
Cherry-picking; Cream-skimming
Definition
Traditionally the term refers to selection that occurs because health insurers prefer low-risk enrollees to high-risk enrollees within the same risk group. Preferred risk selection may occur even if health insurers are required to accept all enrollees.
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(2008). Preferred Risk Selection . In: Kirch, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Public Health. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5614-7_2735
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