International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care
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Int J Qual Health Care · Jun 1995
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyComparing outcomes and charges for patients with acute myocardial infarction in three community hospitals: an approach for assessing "value".
To assess the value of care (i.e. outcomes in relation to charges) for acute myocardial infarction (Acute MI) patients in three community hospitals after controlling for patient mix differences. ⋯ The "value" profiles (i.e. outcomes related to charges) produced by these three hospitals were substantially different. Studies that simultaneously measure outcomes, costs, patient mix and processes have potential to: (a) enable clinical teams to improve the measurable value of clinical care; and (b) enable purchasers to better evaluate which providers to select as preferred sources of care.