The Military Health Services System and Managed Care: Progress and Pitfalls.
Abstract
Under TriCare, the Military Health Services System (MHSS) is transforming to a managed care organization. It must develop regional networks with civilian contractors, with the goal of providing uniform access to quality, cost effective health care. Capitation budgeting requires complete reorientation from traditional MHSS business practices. This paper analyzes MHSS progress as a managed care organization and rates it on a 'green-amber-red' basis. It concludes that the MHSS is largely 'green' in the basic characteristics of a managed care organization, except for insufficient emphasis on primary care. The MHSS is mostly 'amber to green' in characteristics linked with success in managed care. In characteristics identified with managed care excellence, it is 'amber to red.' The paper closes with recommendations to improve MHSS competitiveness in managed care.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA309130
Entities
People
- Cloyd B. Gatrell
Organizations
- United States Army War College