Industry trends
Article Abstract:
Introduction of new technologies in orthopedics, cardiology, and specialized surgery would allow for meaningful unit price increases into 2004. New products generally carry premium unit pricing but have lower long-term patient treatment costs by keeping patients out of the hospital and reducing the overall length of rehabilitation.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Health Care
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2004
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Industry trends
Article Abstract:
The trends in operations of healthcare facilities in United States are examined. Application of information technology and quality measure standards in the industry is also discussed. Labor problems, supply costs and medical liability are discussed.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Health Care
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2005
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Industry trends
Article Abstract:
The anticipated trends in health care industry for 2005 are discussed. The effects of drug spending, control in drug costs, on the managed healthcare industry are discussed.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Health Care
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2005
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