Allocative efficiency

From Glossary for Health Technology Lifecycle by EuroScan

37A Shiell, C Donaldson, C Mitton, G Currie. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 2002 Volume 56, Issue 2, 85-88


The optimal distribution of healthcare resources required to produce a given level of health outcomes, taking into account consumer preferences.

Note 1: Related terms include efficiency and technical efficiency.

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