“...Millions of uninsured Americans rely on hospital emergency departments (EDs) for medical care. Throughout the United States, uninsured patients treated in or...”

“...In 2001, Thailand implemented a universal coverage program by expanding government-funded health coverage to uninsured citizens and limited their out-of-pocket...”

“...Objective: We sought to clarify the importance of time frame in the measurement of marginal cost and to provide marginal cost estimates for outpatient...”

“...In 2009 HealthCare Partners Affiliates Medical Group, based in Southern California, launched House Calls, an in-home program that provides, coordinates, and...”

“...United States health care spending rose rapidly in the 2000s, after a period of temporary slowdown in the 1990s. However, the description of the overall trend...”

“...Objective. Analyze trends in hospital cost and revenue, as well as price and quantity (1994–2005) as a function of health maintenance organization (HMO)...”

“...Objective: This study uses empirical data to study changes in the structure and use of HMO hospital provider networks in California. Study Design: Data from...”

“...Objective. To determine the effect of joining HMOs (health maintenance organizations) on the inpatient utilization of Medicare beneficiaries. Data Sources. We...”

“...In this paper we take a historical perspective to examine the effects of managed care and hospital competition on hospital cost and revenue growth during...”