Development of a Third Party Collections and Accountability System for Department of the Army Medical Department Activities.

Abstract

This study examines the history of third party collections program in the military in general and the US Army in particular. It also examines the program functioning at Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, SC. The study concludes that the success or failure of a hospital's local program has little to do with external incentives but is centered in dynamic command interest and motivated program managers. The study recommends the use of electronic claims interface as a mechanism to speed the claims process.... Third party collections.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 1991
Accession Number
ADA261507

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People

  • Roger W. Olsen

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

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  • Biomedical

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  • Accounting
  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Financial Management
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Literature Surveys
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Hospitals
  • Personnel Management
  • South Carolina
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  • Training

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  • Medical or Health Care Field.
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  • Microelectronics