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Malpractice Premiums and the Supply of Obstetricians

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Using longitudinal data on practicing obstetricians from 1998 to 2004 derived from Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York hospital discharge data, this study finds that rising malpractice premiums are associated with an increased rate of exit and a reduced rate of entry for obstetricians. In Pennsylvania and Florida, where premiums rose by an average of 20% per year for four years, the combined effect of more exits and fewer entries was associated with a decline in obstetrical labor supply of 80 physicians, or 5.3% of the supply of obstetricians.

Source: INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing

DOI: 10.5034/inquiryjrnl_47.01.48

Authors: Daniel Polsky, Steven C. Marcus, Rachel M. Werner

Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Policy and Management

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2067628805

FWCI: 3.779

Cites: 26

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10