Gianluca, Fiorentini; Cristina, Ugolini - In: Politica economica - Journal of Economic Policy (PEJEP) (2000) 2, pp. 169-194
During the period 1995-1998, in the Italian NHS, hospital services were provided in a setting characterised by a partial split between purchasers and providers, a DRG-based prospective payment system, and freedom of choice for patients. Managed competition was introduced to reduce prices and...