Proposed U.S. Army Medical Command Clinical Benchmarking Model.
Abstract
As researchers seek new methods to better quantify the value equation, the Army Command (MEDCOM) is also being asked to justify health care related expenses and demonstrate quality outcomes as the command transitions to a managed care environment. To improve the processes of care provided in its Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) from both cost and quality perspectives, the MEDCOM must exploit effective utilization management (UN) techniques whenever possible by identifying benchmark clinical procedures and processes and adopting these best practices at other MEDCOM MTFs. The clinical benchmarking model developed in this project allows MEDCOM decision makers to ensure the Military Health Services System (MHSS) remains the health plan of choice military beneficiaries and assists with UN by providing efficient benchmarks for comparison. The greatest benefit from this project will come from the ability to objectively demonstrate through cost and quality outcomes measures that the MHSS provides better health care value than civilian competitors and that it remains the best health care choice for beneficiaries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA324251
Entities
People
- Gregory A. Swanson
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences