The changing role of hospital prices: a framework for pricing in a competitive environment.
The increasing price sensitivity of the health service marketplace makes appropriate a review of hospital pricing methodology. A new framework for pricing can help managers maintain a competitive market position as well as stimulate the development and articulation of policy and facilitate internal managerial control.
D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004465:Economic Competition; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D005249:Fees and Charges; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011907:Rate Setting and Review / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States