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Variability drivers of treatment costs in hospitals: A systematic review

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

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.

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  • Jacobs, Karel & Roman, Erin & Lambert, Jo & Moke, Lieven & Scheys, Lennart & Kesteloot, Katrien & Roodhooft, Filip & Cardoen, Brecht, 2022. "Variability drivers of treatment costs in hospitals: A systematic review," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 126(2), pages 75-86.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:126:y:2022:i:2:p:75-86
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2021.12.004
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