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The Hospital Inpatient-Outpatient Payment Differential—An Opportunity to Reduce Costs and Improve Fairness

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This Viewpoint describes the disadvantages of the payment differential between hospital inpatient and outpatient care and suggests solutions for payment neutrality.

Source: JAMA Health Forum

DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.3293

Author: David H. Howard

Institution: Emory University

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Policy and Management

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000

OpenAlex ID: W4413816105

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