Utilization Management in Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities

Abstract

Continued escalation of healthcare costs in both the private and government sector has resulted in concerted efforts aimed at reducing costs of operation while maintaining appropriate levels of quality and accessibility. This project investigates and reports the benefits of utilization management as an integral component of cost reduction efforts. Findings from the literature were applied to cost and workload data experienced by Wilford Hall in fiscal year 91. Results show a potential savings of up to 23.8 million dollars (MEPRS). This paper also suggests a methodology to begin implementation at Wilford Hall as well as any other Department of Defense medical treatment facility. Utilization Management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA278922

Entities

People

  • Robert N. Armstrong

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cost Reductions
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitalizations
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Facilities
  • Military Medicine
  • Patient Care
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Surgery
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design