On the Use of Vouchers for Medicare

Although hospital care forms the largest expenditure under Medicare, long-term reforms in the basic reimbursement system should be approached cautiously. The effects of newly mandated changes-prospective payment and DRGs-have yet to be evaluated, but some modifications should be considered for the near term. Uniform, national payment rates and adjustments for teaching are especially critical areas.

Author(s): Harold S. Luft

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Volume 62, Issue 2 (pages 237–250)
Published in 1984