Analysis of the costs of dialysis and the effects of an incentive mechanism for low-cost dialysis modalities

Irina Cleemput and Chris De Laet

Health Policy, 2013, vol. 110, issue 2, 172-179

Abstract: Treatment costs of end-stage renal disease with dialysis are high and vary between dialysis modalities. Public healthcare payers aim at stimulating the use of less expensive dialysis modalities, with maintenance of healthcare quality.

Keywords: Costs and cost analysis; Dialysis; Economics; Reimbursement; Incentive; Health policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2013.03.001

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