We develop a dynamic model of hospital competition where (i) waiting times increase if demand exceeds supply; (ii …

We develop a dynamic model of hospital competition where (i) waiting times increase if demand exceeds supply; (ii …

This paper studies the impact of hospital competition on waiting times. We use a Salop-type model, with hospitals that … from the closest hospital (monopoly segment). Compared with a benchmark case of monopoly, we find that hospital competition … hospital competition, the effect of increased competition depends on the parameter of measurement: Lower travelling costs …

Competition among physicians is widespread, but compelling empirical evidence on the impact on service provision is … limited, mainly due to lack of exogenous variation in the degree of competition. In this paper we exploit that many GPs, in … observe the same GP in two different competitive environments; with competition (own practice) and without competition …

. In this paper we use a Hotelling model with two regions that differ in technology to study the impact of patient mobility …

We analyse – theoretically and empirically – the effect of hospital mergers on waiting times in healthcare markets …

We analyse - theoretically and empirically - the effect of hospital mergers on waiting times in healthcare markets …

. In this paper we use a Hotelling model with two regions that differ in technology to study the impact of patient mobility …

We study whether and how physicians respond to financial incentives, making use of detailed register data on the health-care …