1. Chapter 7 – Part 3
Health Economics

2. Group Practice Physician group practice (MGMA) Join together
Economies of scale
Greater market power
Spread risk
Financial issues

3. Kickbacks
Physicians receive a fee for referring to a specific hospital, clinic to induce a purchase

4. Price discrimination Price differences have to exist Discrimination
Location
Expertise
Discrimination
Paid I vs. UI
Labs & other services
Isn’t always bad

5. Clinical pathways** Other terms EBM Social issues Clinical guidelines
Best practice
EBM
Social issues