Ullmann S G
Health Serv Res. 1984 Apr;19(1):83-102.
This article examines costs and develops a system of prospective reimbursement for the industry committed to long-term health care. Together with estimates of average cost functions--for purposes of determining those factors affecting the costs of long-term health care, the author examines in depth the cost effects of patient mix and facility quality. Policy implications are indicated. The article estimates cost savings and predicted improvements in facility performance resulting from adoption of a prospective reimbursement system.
本文探讨了成本问题,并为致力于长期医疗保健的行业开发了一种前瞻性报销系统。为了确定影响长期医疗保健成本的因素,作者结合平均成本函数的估计值,深入研究了患者组合和设施质量的成本效应。文中指出了政策含义。本文估计了采用前瞻性报销系统后节省的成本以及设施绩效的预期改善情况。