Is it possible to incorporate quality into hospital pricing systems?

Authors

Janet Sansoni, University of WollongongFollow
Kathy Eagar, University of WollongongFollow
Carol Loggie, University of WollongongFollow
Anne-marie Boxall, Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research

RIS ID

84966

Publication Details

Sansoni, J., Eagar, K., Loggie, C. & Boxall, A. (2013). Is it possible to incorporate quality into hospital pricing systems?. Health Policy Evidence Briefs, 11 1-8.

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Health Policy Evidence Briefs

Abstract

Australia has recently implemented an activity-based funding system for public hospitals. Policymakers and providers are keen to ensure that the price paid for health care services stimulates improvements in quality and safety, but some remain sceptical that this can be achieved through pricing mechanisms.