Competition in the provision of health care
Subtitle: the experience of the US, Sweden, and Britain
By: Allan Bruce, Ernst Jonsson.
Contributors: Jonsson, Ernst, 1935-
Publisher: Ashgate Pub. Co.; Ashgate Publishing Limited
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Aldershot, England; Brookfield, VT, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 131
Subjects: Medical care -- Great Britain -- Marketing.; Medical care -- United States -- Marketing.; Medical care -- Sweden -- Marketing.; Competition.
Description: With mounting political and economic pressures upon health care infrastructure, many developed countries have taken steps to control health care expenditures. This has taken place against a backdrop of increased demand associated with changing demographic structures, technological advance and increasing consumer expectations. Beginning with an analysis of the US, where markets have been an inveterate feature of health care provision, the authors seek to compare and contrast the US experience with developments in Sweden and Britain. The analysis takes place within a general framework which gives recognition to issues such as efficiency and effectiveness, cost control, equity and consumer choice.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-126) and index.