A Systematic Review of the Association Between Hospital Cost/price and the Quality of Care

ConclusionOur results suggest that there is no general relationship between cost/price and the quality of care. However, the relationship seems to depend on the condition and specific resource utilization. Policy makers should be prudent with the measures used to reduce hospital costs to avoid endangering the quality of care, especially in resource-sensitive settings.
Source: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy - Category: Health Management Source Type: research