CHAMPUS (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services) Reform: Will It Work? An Analysis of the CHAMPUS Reform Initiative.

Abstract

As a result of increasing pressure to control the rising costs of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS), the Department of Defense developed a comprehensive reform package known as the CHAMPUS Reform Initiative (CRI). The CRI utilizes fixed-price contracts, health enrollment and preferred provider contracts to contain costs, enhance health benefits and ensure high quality medical care. This study is a critical comparative analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the CRI which ultimately may effect its success or failure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA191009

Entities

People

  • Kevin L. Magnusson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Readiness
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fixed Price Contracts
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Facilities
  • Military Medicine
  • National Governments
  • Organizational Structure
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Political science

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.