Abstract
Although several studies have examined the trend toward the decreasing differentiation of non-profit from for-profit general hospitals, few have focused on freestanding psychiatric hospitals. This study updates previous research that used psychiatric hospital data from calendar year 1986 with data from 1990. In addition, a preliminary examination of the influence of market competition on the behavior of non-profit psychiatric facilities was conducted. Results confirm a converging trend between for-profit and non-profit facilities that is related, in part, to competition.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research |
Volume | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1997 |
Keywords
- Public Health
- General Hospital
- Psychiatric Hospital
- Market Competition
- Psychiatric Inpatient
Disciplines
- Health Law and Policy
- Law
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Mental and Social Health
- Psychiatric and Mental Health