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Competition between NHS hospitals produces positive incentives. However, introducing private hospital competition can have adverse effects

Gibbons, Stephen ORCID: 0000-0002-2871-8562 (2012) Competition between NHS hospitals produces positive incentives. However, introducing private hospital competition can have adverse effects. British Politics and Policy at LSE (23 Feb 2012). Website.

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Abstract

Steve Gibbons argues that the evidence indicates positive results when introducing competition between NHS hospitals, in terms of improving overall efficiency and increasing choice for consumers at lower costs. However, the results are less positive when private hospitals are allowed to compete with NHS providers, and safeguards may be necessary.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/
Additional Information: © 2012 The Author
Divisions: Geography & Environment
Spatial Economics Research Centre
Centre for Economic Performance
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Date Deposited: 27 Jun 2012 14:23
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2024 04:42
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/44504

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