NEW Government Accountability Office Report validates positive benefits from increased competition from Specialty Hospitals and other limited-service facilities
Specialty hospitals are not a threat to the operations and clinical performance of general hospitals;
That specialty hospitals and other limited-service facilities are helping to increase competition resulting in positive changes in general hospital practices; and,
Those general hospitals who reported increased competition also reported making changes resulting in positive benefits for consumers and practitioners, creating better working environments for nurses and physicians, increasing options for better clinical care, and increasing options for patients and consumers.
Dr. Coburn held a hearing on May 24, 2005 entitled "An Overview of the Competitive Effects of Specialty Hospitals." Click here to access the hearing page.
A summary of the GAO report is accessible for downloading under the "Further Readings" option just below.
