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A location-based comparison of health care services in four U.S. states with efficiency and equity

This paper examines the efficiency and equality in geographic accessibility provided by hospitals. We use the criteria efficiency, availability of the service, and equality. Quantitative measures are defined for all criteria, and are measured using a geographical information system. We then compare...

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Published in:	Socio-economic planning sciences 2012-06, Vol.46 (2), p.157-163
Main Authors:	Burkey, M.L., Bhadury, J., Eiselt, H.A.
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Subjects:	Access to health care Accessibility Comparative analysis Coverage Efficiency Equity Geographic distribution Hospital location Hospitals Patients U.S.A
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