An analysis of the length of stay and effectiveness of treatment for hip fracture patients in Japan: Evaluation of the 2002 revision of the medical service fee schedule
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Influential factors of hospital stay of hip fracture patients and treatment quality in Japanese hospitals are examined. Implications on medical service fee revision of Japan in 2002 are also analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2006
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Hospital integration and vertical consolidation: an analysis of acquisitions in New York State
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Hospital acquisitions and their effects on hospital market share and consolidation is discussed by focusing New York's health care industry.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2006
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