Socioeconomic distribution of GP visits following patient choice reform and differences in reimbursement models: evidence from Sweden

In the last decades, market oriented reforms have become popular measures for policy makers to improve access and efficiency in publicly funded health care systems [1 –3]. The reforms comprise several interconnected elements; increased private provision of care, competition between health care providers, changes in provider reimbursement, and patient choice [1]. Policy makers view patient choice as both an intrinsic desirability, and an instrument to increase c ompetition, access and quality of care [1,4–6].

Source: Health Policy - August 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Sofia Sver éus, Gustav Kjellsson, Clas Rehnberg Source Type: research