Economics deals with the scarcity of resources and the question of how goods can be optimally allocated. Health economics focuses on the specific economic conditions of the healthcare sector. Unlike classical consumer goods markets, the relationship between providers and demanders is unique. This leads to a perspective that can be described as a non-market economy. The disparity in expertise between service providers and those affected by illness, as well as the particularities of the demand situation, are discussed. Different forms of remuneration for healthcare services result in varying effects on service provision. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that remuneration does not distort medical, therapeutic, or nursing decisions to the detriment of those affected.