Comparisons of medical technology in Canadian, German, and U.S. hospitals

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A study that compared medical technology in Canadian, German, and US hospitals was conducted to test the hypothesis of whether the centralization and regulation of tertiary healthcare would reduce costs. Healthcare reform measures predicated upon managed care would lead to the centralization of tertiary care and the jettisoning of sophisticated medical technology by community hospitals. The centralization of tertiary care in Canada and Germany and tighter regulatory controls have generated cost savings of 25% and 33%, respectively, when compared with the US.

Medical Instruments and Supplies, Medical Instruments & Equipment, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Canada, Medical economics, Germany, Medical equipment

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Gender differences in factors affecting health care administration career development

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A study of health administration career development discovered that although women with a master's degree in the profession have equal employment opportunities and salaries with their male counterparts, they fall behind males in post-employment promotional and financial benefits. This discrepancy could be corrected through universities and healthcare institutions giving greater consideration to the problem and by better inter-gender communication.

Communication, Communications, Sex discrimination against women, Sex differences (Psychology)

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How health networks and HMOs could result in public utility regulation

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The US may institute healthcare regulation as a public utility by the year 2000 as antitrust concerns mount following mergers of healthcare providers. Emphasis on controlled spending for health services leads to alliances including insurance companies, health networks, health maintenance organizations, hospitals and physician groups. The trend toward consolidation is increased by pressure to place Medicaid and Medicare patients in managed care.

Hospitals, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs, Interpretation and construction, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Forecasts and trends, Antitrust law, Public health, Health insurance

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