Description of Alternative Approaches to Measure and Place a Value on Hospital Products in Seven OECD Countries

This paper provides a description of the classification systems used to measure hospital services in selected OECD countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom (England), and the United States. Three classifications are relevant: those on diagnoses; on procedures; and on pro...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Lorenzoni, Luca (-)
Otros Autores: Pearson, Mark
Formato: Capítulo de libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris : OECD Publishing 2011.
Colección:OECD Health Working Papers, no.56.
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Sumario:This paper provides a description of the classification systems used to measure hospital services in selected OECD countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom (England), and the United States. Three classifications are relevant: those on diagnoses; on procedures; and on products. In addition, methods used to measure the cost of hospital services are reviewed.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (118 p. )