Driving time drives the hospital choice: choice models for pelvic organ prolapse surgery in Italy

ConclusionTravel times were the main determinants of hospital choice. Other quality- and efficiency-related hospital attributes influenced hospital choice as well. However, the effect depended on the socioeconomic and clinical background of women. Managers and policymakers should consider these findings to understand how women behave in choosing providers and thus mitigate equity gaps.
Source: The European Journal of Health Economics - Category: Health Management Source Type: research