The diffusion of innovations in hospitals. Some econometric considerations.
Empirical studies of the diffusion of innovations have not addressed adequately econometric problems that are characteristic of such analyses. Reanalysis of data for five innovations using an estimator with desirable statistical properties results in a considerably revised estimate of the impact of prospective reimbursement on diffusion.
D002201:Capital Expenditures; D003142:Communication; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000600:supply & distribution; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011445:Prospective Payment System / Q000191:economics*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States