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Competition and health care : a comparative analysis of UK plans and US experience

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 ...
Health check : health care reforms in an international context

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 ...