Chapter 7 – Part 3 Health Economics
Group Practice Physician group practice (MGMA) Join together Economies of scale Greater market power Spread risk Financial issues
Kickbacks Physicians receive a fee for referring to a specific hospital, clinic to induce a purchase
Price discrimination Price differences have to exist Discrimination Location Expertise Discrimination Paid I vs. UI Labs & other services Isn’t always bad
Clinical pathways** Other terms EBM Social issues Clinical guidelines Best practice EBM Social issues