We measure the productivity of the health care sector over time by comparing the total amount of health care ‘output’ produced to the total amount of ‘input’ used to produce this output in accordance with Eurostat conventions (Eurostat, 2001). To construct a time...

We have set out a means of assessing hospital productivity that captures their multiple outputs and inputs. We find substantial variation in productivity among English hospitals, suggesting scope for productivity improvement. </AbstractSection> Copyright The Author(s) 2015

Relative performance evaluation has been suggested as a means to overcome information asymmetry between regulators and organizations when assessing efficiency. By comparing similar organizations the relationship between costs and effort can be better isolated. The English Department of Health...

In recent years there have been marked changes in organisational structures and budgetary arrangements in the English NHS, potentially altering the relationships between purchasers (primary care organisations (PCOs) and general practices) and providers. Using data on elective hospital admissions...