Factors Associated with Geographic Variation in Cost Per Episode of Care for Three Medical Conditions (Journal Article)

Jack Hadley, James D. Reschovsky, Alistair J. O'Malley and Bruce E. Landon

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Abstract: Relative Medicare reimbursement rates for surgical vs. non-surgical treatments and the availability of both primary care physicians and relevant specialists are associated with the likelihood of surgery and cost per episode.

Keywords: Medicare reimbursement; Geographic variation in Medicare cost per episode; Physician supply (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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