Predictors of chain acquisition among independent dialysis facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the predictors of chain acquisition among independent dialysis providers.

Data sources

Retrospective facility-level data combined from CMS Cost Reports, Medical Evidence Forms, Annual Facility Surveys, and claims for 1996-2003.

Study design

Independent dialysis facilities' probability of acquisition by a dialysis chain (overall and by chain size) was estimated using a discrete time hazard rate model, controlling for financial and clinical performance, practice patterns, market factors, and other facility characteristics.

Data collection

The sample includes all U.S. freestanding dialysis facilities that report not being chain affiliated for at least 1 year between 1997 and 2003.

Principal findings

Above-average costs and better qual

SUBMITTER: Pozniak AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2838156 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature