Integration of health care services has been promoted in several countries to improve the quality and coordination care. We investigate effects such integration a model where providers compete on attract patients under regulated prices. identify circumstances which either increases or reduces provided. In absence synergies related costs benefits, generally leads for some reductions others. The ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated care programme, combining a patient directed and a workplace directed intervention, for patients with chronic low back pain. DESIGN Population based randomised controlled trial. SETTING Primary care (10 physiotherapy practices, one occupational health service, one occupational therapy practice) and secondary care (five hospitals). P...

INTRODUCTION Building integrated services in a primary care setting is considered an essential important strategy for establishing a high-quality and affordable health care system. The theoretical foundations of such integrated service models are described by the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care, which distinguishes six integration dimensions (clinical, professional, organisational, system, fun...