The distribution of indigent care among hospitals: in search of the fair share.
Although the magnitude and consequences of indigent care are well known, the terms and methods used to define and assess such care are less clear--yet these measures are vital to any solution of the problem. Using data from 151 Tennessee hospitals, two economists analyze the problems, concepts, views, and trends of indigent care and its distribution among hospitals.
Chang
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Memphis State University, TN.
Tuckman
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D002608:Charities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005376:Financial Management / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006742:Hospital Bed Capacity; D006761:Hospitals / Q000145:classification / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008489:Medical Indigency / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008722:Methods; D010067:Ownership; D012935:Social Justice; D013714:Tennessee