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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedLy DP, Cutler DM
Factors of U.S. hospitals associated with improved profit margins: an observational study.
The objectives of this study are to determine whether hospitals that became more profitable increased revenues or decreased costs more and to examine characteristics associated with improved financial performance over time. The study concluded that differential price increases have led to improved margins for some hospitals over time.
AHRQ-funded; HS024072.
Citation: Ly DP, Cutler DM .
Factors of U.S. hospitals associated with improved profit margins: an observational study.
J Gen Intern Med 2018 Jul;33(7):1020-27. doi: 10.1007/s11606-018-4347-4..
Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Health Services Research (HSR), Hospitals
Xu X, Lee HC, Lin H
Hospital variation in cost of childbirth and contributing factors: a cross-sectional study.
The purpose of this study was to examine hospital variation in cost of childbirth hospitalizations and identify factors that contribute to the variation. The study concluded that cost of childbirth hospitalizations varied widely among hospitals in California. Institutional characteristics significantly contributed to this variation. Higher-cost hospitals did not have better outcomes, suggesting potential opportunities to enhance value in care.
AHRQ-funded; HS023801.
Citation: Xu X, Lee HC, Lin H .
Hospital variation in cost of childbirth and contributing factors: a cross-sectional study.
BJOG 2018 Jun;125(7):829-39. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.15007..
Keywords: Healthcare Costs, Health Services Research (HSR), Hospitals, Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Ederhof M, Chen LM
Critical access hospitals and cost shifting.
In the context of ongoing discussion about critical access hospital (CAH) reimbursement, it is important to better understand how health care providers currently utilize funds from the CAH Programs. This study found that among hospitals converted to CAH designation while part of a hospital system, the relative proportion of costs that reflect shared services provided by the parent organization is significantly higher than would be expected in the post-conversion period.
AHRQ-funded; HS020671.
Citation: Ederhof M, Chen LM .
Critical access hospitals and cost shifting.
JAMA Intern Med 2014 Jan;174(1):143-4. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.11901..
Keywords: Hospitals, Healthcare Costs, Health Services Research (HSR)