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Evaluation of minimum volume standards for surgery in the Netherlands (2003–2017): A successful policy?

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  • Mesman, Roos
  • Faber, Marjan J.
  • Berden, Bart J.J.M.
  • Westert, Gert P.

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To evaluate the introduction and implications of minimum volume standards for surgery in Dutch health care from 2003 to 2017 and formulate policy lessons for other countries.

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  • Mesman, Roos & Faber, Marjan J. & Berden, Bart J.J.M. & Westert, Gert P., 2017. "Evaluation of minimum volume standards for surgery in the Netherlands (2003–2017): A successful policy?," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 121(12), pages 1263-1273.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:121:y:2017:i:12:p:1263-1273
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2017.09.017
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