Have hospital inpatient cost containment programs contributed to the growth in outpatient expenditures? Analysis of the substitution effect associated with hospital utilization review.

Wickizer, T M

Have hospital inpatient cost containment programs contributed to the growth in outpatient expenditures? Analysis of the substitution effect associated with hospital utilization review. [electronic resource] - Medical care May 1991 - 442-51 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0025-7079

10.1097/00005650-199105000-00005 doi


Cost Control--organization & administration
Female
Health Expenditures--statistics & numerical data
Humans
Insurance Claim Review
Male
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital--economics
Program Evaluation
Regression Analysis
United States
Utilization Review