Freedom of choice for specialized consultation in Portugal: An observational analysis of response to hospital quality

Joana Vales, Joana Cima and Julian Perelman

Health Policy, 2024, vol. 149, issue C

Abstract: Portugal introduced freedom of choice for initial specialist consultations in 2016 to boost quality via competition. However, for tangible benefits, specialized care demand must be quality-elastic. This research probes the relation between choosing hospital out the residence area and their quality traits.

Keywords: Freedom of choice; Quality; National health services; Portugal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.105163

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