Efficiency and optimal size of hospitals: Results of a systematic search Article Swipe
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Monica Giancotti
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Annamaria Guglielmo
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Marianna Mauro
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· 2017
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0174533
· OA: W2598923643
YOU?
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· 2017
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0174533
· OA: W2598923643
Studies analysed in this review showed that economies of scale are present for merging hospitals. Results supported the current policy of expanding larger hospitals and restructuring/closing smaller hospitals. In terms of beds, studies reported consistent evidence of economies of scale for hospitals with 200-300 beds. Diseconomies of scale can be expected to occur below 200 beds and above 600 beds.
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