Contrary to cost-shift theory, lower Medicare hospital payment rates for inpatient care lead to lower private payment rates
Health Affairs, 2013-05, Vol.32 (5), p.935-943 [Peer Reviewed Journal]Copyright The People to People Health Foundation, Inc., Project HOPE May 2013 ;ISSN: 0278-2715 ;EISSN: 1544-5208 ;EISSN: 2694-233X ;DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0332 ;PMID: 23650328
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