Index Catalog // The Kings Fund Digital Archive

Author:: Robinson, Ray and King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1990
Abstract:: This report is an in-depth, comparative study of the UK plans and US experience of competition in the supply of hospital services. It shows how both competition and regulation policies have been used to contain escalating costs in the US. American experience raises concerns about the impact of competition on ...

Author:: Ham, Chris, Benzeval, Michaela, Robinson, Ray, and King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1990
Abstract:: This report reviews the performance of health services in Sweden, Holland, West Germany, Canada and USA. The main aim has been to identify the countries' studies, to draw parallels with the UK, and to establish the lessons, if any, from abroad. Chapter one traces the origins of the Prime Minister's ...

Author:: Benzeval, Michaela, Robinson, Ray, New, Bill, Ham, Chris, King's Fund Institute (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Beardshaw, Virginia, Roberts, Helen, and Judge, Ken
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: The briefing paper provides a constructive analysis of the White Paper (Working for Patients). It argues that the White Paper outlines an ambitious and high risk strategy. The paper identifies main themes underlying the White Paper proposals: new institutional arrangements for the health services; the management of clinical activity; responsiveness ...

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