The Implications of Regional Variations in Medicare Spending. Part 1: The Content, Quality, and Accessibility of Care

S. Fisher, Elliott; E. Wennberg, David; A. Stukel, Thérèse; J. Gottlieb, Daniel; Lee Lucas, F.; L. Pinder, Étoile

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-138-4-200302180-00006

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The Implications of Regional Variations in Medicare Spending. Part 1: The Content, Quality, and Accessibility of Care

Published in Annals of Internal Medicine • Feb 18, 2003

Authors:

Elliott S. Fisher

David E. Wennberg

Thérèse A. Stukel

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The health implications of regional differences in Medicare spending are unknown. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether regions with higher Medicare spending provide better care. DESIGN: Cohort study. SETTING: National study of Medicare beneficiaries. PATIENTS: Patients hospitalized between 19...

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Medicine

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Cohort

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