A Cost Benefit Analysis of Implementing a Third Party Collections Program for Radiology at the Naval Hospital Charleston.
Abstract
The military in general and the entire health care system in specific is in a period of change, right sizing, and cost containment. Many changes are in the near future for Naval Hospital, Charleston including building a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), downsizing inpatient bed capability, developing business plans, redefining its mission, and re-engineering the way health care is delivered. The hospital has become increasingly dependent on the TPC programs to provide operational funding. This facility has developed a very successful TPC program for inpatient, outpatient and pharmacy. The hospital is seeking to expand the TPC program to include radiology services. Under the current regulations the TPC program for radiology may not produce sufficient reimbursement to implement the program. It also may present many unique problems in terms of staffing, equipment usage, funding, and legal liability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA293217
Entities
People
- Leo P. Kupper
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences