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What percentage of the hearing aid market is controlled by five suppliers?
What percentage of the hearing aid market is controlled by five suppliers?
- Less than 60%
- Around 70%
- Over 80%
- More than 90% (correct)
What is a key factor in the lack of interest from global suppliers in LMIC markets?
What is a key factor in the lack of interest from global suppliers in LMIC markets?
- High cost of product and services to the end users (correct)
- Insufficient marketing efforts
- Limited availability of raw materials
- Lack of government subsidies
What is required for a product or service to be considered 'optimal' in the context of hearing aids in LMICs?
What is required for a product or service to be considered 'optimal' in the context of hearing aids in LMICs?
- It is manufactured by a local company
- It meets a target product profile and is affordable
- It meets the needs of the end user and is of suitable quality
- It meets a target product profile, meets the needs of the end user, and is of suitable quality (correct)
What is the primary reason for the low procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?
What is the primary reason for the low procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a potential opportunity to address the barriers to accessing hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a potential opportunity to address the barriers to accessing hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a significant weakness in tendering practices related to hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a significant weakness in tendering practices related to hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a characteristic of the current market for hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a characteristic of the current market for hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a key component of an Ear and Hearing Care (EHC) programme within the health system?
What is a key component of an Ear and Hearing Care (EHC) programme within the health system?
What is the consequence of inadequate procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?
What is the consequence of inadequate procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?
What is a common challenge in LMICs that hinders access to quality hearing aids?
What is a common challenge in LMICs that hinders access to quality hearing aids?
What is the role of WHO PPP in shaping the procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?
What is the role of WHO PPP in shaping the procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?
What is the primary driver of the current lack of effective public procurement in LMICs?
What is the primary driver of the current lack of effective public procurement in LMICs?
What is the primary reason for the difficulty in differentiating between high and low quality hearing aids from smaller manufacturers?
What is the primary reason for the difficulty in differentiating between high and low quality hearing aids from smaller manufacturers?
How do national health insurance systems in HICs increase adoption rates and reduce prices of hearing aids?
How do national health insurance systems in HICs increase adoption rates and reduce prices of hearing aids?
What is the average penetration rate of hearing aids in many HICs?
What is the average penetration rate of hearing aids in many HICs?
What role do governments play in countries like Norway and the UK in increasing the adoption of hearing aids?
What role do governments play in countries like Norway and the UK in increasing the adoption of hearing aids?
Which of the following is a characteristic of smaller manufacturers of hearing aids, primarily from China?
Which of the following is a characteristic of smaller manufacturers of hearing aids, primarily from China?
What is the result of centralised procurement and volume-based negotiation in public systems?
What is the result of centralised procurement and volume-based negotiation in public systems?
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