Vertical integration and contractual network in the cardiovascular sector: the experience of the Italian region Emilia Romagna

<b>Objective:</b> We analysed the integrated planning model adopted by the Italian region Emilia Romagna in year 2000 to cover the entire range of treatment of cardiovascular disease. This model, called “hub and spoke”, provides for the transfer of patient care and treatment from periphe...

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Main Authors: Cristina Ugolini, Lucia Nobilio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2003-06-01
Series:International Journal of Integrated Care
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Online Access:http://www.ijic.org/index.php/ijic/article/view/82