Can cost sharing measures improve the function of outpatient departments of public hospitals: the opinions of administrative directors

Autor: Christina, Tsirona, Olga, Siskou, Peter, Galanis, Daphne, Kaitelidou, Konstantinos, Tsavalias, Argyro, Ragkousi, Maria, Semertziadi, Ioanna, Anagnostopoulou, John, Vafiadis, Lycourgos, Liaropoulos
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Studies in health technology and informatics. 190
ISSN: 1879-8365
Popis: This paper describes a study aiming to investigate the opinions of administrative personnel concerning the effectiveness of a cost sharing mechanism (of euro 5/visit) at public hospitals' outpatient departments. Data was derived through a structured questionnaire (developed by the researchers) which appealed to 112 administrative directors of public hospitals. Results highlighted a positive attitude concerning the function of the cost - sharing mechanism at public hospitals, a rather fair measure for the users (vulnerable groups are excluded) which probably is enhancing the monetary flow in public hospitals.
Databáze: OpenAIRE