On Estimating the Costs of the Products of Teaching Hospitals: A Review of the Literature

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“…Although early results from the USA from such comparisons stimulate further debate and research, rather than resolve the matter (see Foster, 1987;and Bevan, 1986), at least the debate can now begin: previously, hospital cost comparisons were effectively nullified by the statement that they were meaningless as hospitals' case-mix differs.…”

“…Approaches to this problem are described elsewhere in this issue (see Foster, 1987;Perrin, 1987;and Snijders e l al, 1987). However, such a problem must no longer be seen as a static comparison between UHs and NUHs but as one of evolution where this distinction becomes increasingly blurred.…”

Financing the Additional Service Costs of Teaching English Medical Students by the Service Increment for Teaching (Sift): An Exposition and Critique

“…The York measure of case complexity was derived from work by Evans and Walker (discussed by Foster, 1987 Foster, 1987) explained less variation in hospital costs than the York model.…”

Teaching Hospitals in the Usa: Institutions Under Stress?

“…There is a long history of studies examining the cost structure of hospitals in the United States (Foster, 1987). Recent public and private policy initiatives, however, have placed increased importance on precisely quantifying the costs associated with each factor.…”