Analysis of uncompensated hospital care using a DEA model of output congestion

Uncompensated care can create financial difficulties for hospitals. The problem is likely to worsen as the number of individuals lacking health insurance continues to grow. The objective of this study is to measure how uncompensated care affects hospitals' ability to provide the services for wh...

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Published in:	Health care management science Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 181 - 188
Main Authors:	Ferrier, Gary D, Rosko, Michael D, Valdmanis, Vivian G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Springer 01-05-2006 Springer Nature B.V
Series:	Health Care Management Science
Subjects:	Congestion Costs Data envelopment analysis DEA Debt financing Delivery of Health Care Economics, Hospital - statistics & numerical data Efficiency Efficiency, Organizational Expenditures Health care Health care policy Health insurance Hospital efficiency Hospitalization Hospitals Humans Indigent care Models, Statistical Output Pennsylvania Profit margins Profitability Studies Uncompensated Care Uninsured people Pennsylvania
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