Efficiency outcomes of market concentration and managed care

Article Abstract:

The reaction of the hospital cost efficiency to the extensive horizontal integrations of hospitals and rapid growth of managed care in the US health care industry is examined. It is shown that higher managed care penetration over time is associated with greater hospital efficiency and that higher market concentration is associated with efficiency when markets are highly competitive of highly concentrated.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Project cost estimation, Market development

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Painful cases

Article Abstract:

Accidents are described to be painful experiences for travellers who have to undergo prolonged medical treatment after severe accidents. Travelling involves risks and so one should be prepared in order to avoid medical crisis.

Health aspects, Travelers, Travel insurance, Transportation accidents

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Surviving sinkings

Article Abstract:

The need of strict regulations in survival suits usage training to enhance occupational safety is presented.

Employee Health & Safety, Usage, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Fishers (Persons), Life rafts

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