Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 19, 2026

Signal Acquisition, Score Interpretation, and Economics of a Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Test for Coronary Artery Disease
Published on: August 9, 2024
Costs and prices for inpatient care in England: mirror twins or distant cousins?
1Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York YO10 5DD, England, UK. dme2@york.ac.uk
Abstract:
The National Health Service (NHS) in England is introducing a national cost-per-case tariff system for the reimbursement of hospital services. Unlike most other countries with similar payment mechanisms, hospitals in England will have few alternative sources of income once the tariff system is fully implemented. This new financial regime generates powerful incentives for change, but exposes purchasers and providers to considerable financial risks. This paper examines the structure of the tariff. We describe how costs are determined, analyse the extent to which prices reflect costs, and review the results of an early evaluation of the system.
Related Concept Videos
Hospitals-II
Nurses that work in hospitals have...
Tertiary Healthcare System
Secondary Healthcare System
Restorative Care
Hospitals-I
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
