Variability drivers of treatment costs in hospitals: A systematic review

Karel Jacobs, Erin Roman, Jo Lambert, Lieven Moke, Lennart Scheys, Katrien Kesteloot, Filip Roodhooft and Brecht Cardoen

Health Policy, 2022, vol. 126, issue 2, 75-86

Abstract: Studies on variability drivers of treatment costs in hospitals can provide the necessary information for policymakers and healthcare providers seeking to redesign reimbursement schemes and improve the outcomes-over-cost ratio, respectively. This systematic literature review, focusing on the hospital perspective, provides an overview of studies focusing on variability in treatment cost, an outline of their study characteristics and cost drivers, and suggestions on future research methodology.

Keywords: Cost variability drivers; Hospital costs; Systematic review; Cost variation; Value-based healthcare; Costs and cost analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2021.12.004

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