A Study to Identify the Costs and Benefits of the Family-Practice Residency Program at St. Joseph Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Wichita, Kansas
Abstract
This study was designed to identify the costs and benefits of the family practice residency program at St. Joseph Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Wichita, Kansas. A review of current medical education literature, collection of financial cost data, and interviews with hospital personnel were conducted in the problem area. Elements of direct and indirect costs were identified, and calculations were derived for the annual net cost of the problem. Benefits of the residency program were set forth. The direct costs for residents salaries and fringe benefits constituted a major portion of the total cost of the program. The residency program at St. Josephs provided a significant amount of service for the hospital in the form of direct patient care. Recommendations were made as follows: (1) an internal accounting system be implemented whereby all costs of the program are identified and budgeted for on an annual basis; (2) information contained in the study and data derived from the first recommendation be utilized in negotiating reimbursements and obtaining financial support for the program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1975
- Accession Number
- AD1203895
Entities
People
- Bill F. Bulla
Organizations
- University Hospital Summerville