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Coordination Effect of Oligopolists' Multimarket Contact
ABSTRACT In this article, we examine the coordination effect of oligopolists' multimarket contact with asymmetric cost. We extend a model of infinitely repeated multimarket contact games with “symmetric advantage” in the seminal paper of Bernheim and Whinston (The RAND Journal of Economics 1990; 21(1): 1–26).
Zuo Yu, Tianyu Luo
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Economies of scope in Norwegian hospital production - A DEA analysis [PDF]
From 2002 the Norwegian hospital sector is to be transferred from county to state ownership, organised through regional semiautonomous companies. A major motivation for the reform is to allow for more specialised hospital production.
Kittelsen, Sverre A.C., Magnussen, Jon
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Abstract Recent technological advancements have empowered nonhuman entities, such as virtual assistants and humanoid robots, to simulate human intelligence and behavior. This paper investigates how autonomous agents influence individuals' perceptions and behaviors toward others, particularly human employees.
Hye‐young Kim, Ann L. McGill
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Using the EQ-5D as a performance measurement tool in the NHS [PDF]
In a landmark move, the UK Department of Health (DH) is introducing the routine use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) as a means of measuring the performance of health care providers in improving patient health.
Browne, J., Devlin, N., Parkin, D.
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The Dental Public Health Workforce: Employer Expectations and Future Directions
ABSTRACT Objective This study examines employer expectations within the dental public health (DPH) profession and evaluates the alignment of DPH training programs with workforce demands, identifying critical gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Lauren Gritzer+4 more
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The Cost of Services Provided in the Physiotherapy Department of Shafa Yahyaian Hospital
The Cost of Services Provided in the Physiotherapy Department of Shafa Yahyaian Hospital Golmohammad Azimeh1, Ebadi Fard Azar Farbod2*, Abutorabi Ali3 1. M.Sc.
Azimeh Golmohammad+2 more
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Hospital Economics of Primary THA Decreasing Reimbursement and Increasing Cost, 1990 to 2008 [PDF]
Adam J. Rana+2 more
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Abstract Background Limited evidence exists regarding the impact of baseline functional and cognitive impairments on the outcomes of patients with pneumonia. Methods We used medical and long‐term care administrative databases in a prefecture in Japan that contained care need levels assessed using the national standardized certification system.
Jumpei Taniguchi+6 more
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The Effect of Specialist Residency Program on the Performance Indicators of Emergency Departments in Hospitals Affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences: An Interrupted Time Series Study Rabeti Morteza1, Tajvar Maryam2, Askari Maryam Sadat3 ...
Morteza Rabeti+4 more
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