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Hospital Cost and Efficiency Under Per Service and Per Case Payment in Maryland: A Tale of the Carrot and the Stick

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  • David S. Salkever
  • Donald M. Steinwachs
  • Agnes Rupp

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The simultaneous operation of per case and per servicepayment systems in Maryland, and the varying levels of stringency used in setting per case rates allows comparison of effects of differing incentive structures on hospital costs. This paper presents such a comparison with 1977-1981 data. Cost per case and total cost regressions show evidence of lower costs only when per case payment limits are very stringent. Positive net revenue incentives appear insufficient to induce reductions in length of stay and in ancillary services use. Our results suggest these changes in medical practice patterns are more likely under the threat of financial losses.

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  • David S. Salkever & Donald M. Steinwachs & Agnes Rupp, 1985. "Hospital Cost and Efficiency Under Per Service and Per Case Payment in Maryland: A Tale of the Carrot and the Stick," NBER Working Papers 1633, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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    1. Rexford E. Santerre & Dana C. Bennett, 1992. "Hospital Market Structure and Cost Performance: A Case Study," Eastern Economic Journal, Eastern Economic Association, vol. 18(2), pages 209-219, Spring.
    2. David S. Salkever & Donald M. Steinwachs, 1986. "Hospital Admissions, Length of Stay, and Case-Mix Impacts of Per Case Payment: The Maryland Experience," NBER Working Papers 2010, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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