Term: Herfindahl Index

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-04-18

Definition:

Measures the degree of concentration or specialization of a practitioner. Also referred to as the "Concentration of Care Index".

Related terms 

• Full-Scope Physician
• Limited Scope Family Physician (FP)

References 

• Watson D, Bogdanovic B, Heppner P, Katz A, Reid RJ, Roos NP. Supply, Availability and Use of Family Physicians in Winnipeg. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)