A Consolidated Military Health Care System.

Abstract

The desirability of centralization of military health care functions has been argued for repeatedly since World War II. The arguments for and against such centralization have not changed significantly over that period, but the military, social, and Congressional climates have changed such that a considerably larger audience is currently convinced of the advantages potentially offered by consolidation. As one cited review notes 'a general consensus (exist) among DOD officials (excepting the ASD(HA) and the Surgeons General) and other observers that the military health services system would benefit from increased consolidation and more centralized management.' This paper begins with an analysis of those arguments. Should such a unification effort be found desirable, a model of such an organization is offered. The impediments and secondary effects of such a reorganization. are significant and are therefore explored; and some preliminary steps necessary to a consolidation effort are suggested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA250917

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  • David E. Johnson

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical

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  • Employment
  • Health Care
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  • Hospitals
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  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Facilities
  • Military Medicine
  • Organizational Structure
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  • Physicians
  • Second World War
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  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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