Comparative Performance and Quality Among Nonprofit Nursing Facilities in Texas

摘要: Researchers have given little attention to relative economic efficiency among nonprofit nursing facilities. Presumably, religious-affiliated, government, and private secular facilities pursue similar objectives, perform similarly, receive tax exemptions accordingly. Using modified, translog cost-and profit-function regression analyses, this article rejects the hypothesis of homogeneous performance. In Texas, homes are most cost-efficient, followed by religious-affiliated then government When allocation is also considered, overall efficiency; as well; however, significantly more efficient than homes. Quality appears be facility classifications. Given these significant differences, policy makers may want consider role r...