The Effect of Mid-to-Long-Term Hospitalization on the Catastrophic Health Expenditure: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Earned Income Loss.

Previous studies have only focused on medical costs when interpreting CHE; however, it is also essential to recognize that the MLTH can have a negative effect on the EIRR. This study contributed to the literature by giving another insight into interpreting the cause of CHE, focusing on income loss factors.