Capacity Analysis of a Family Care Clinic Using Computer Simulation to Determine Optimal Enrollment Under Capitated Resource Allocation Constraints
Abstract
When implemented, Enrollment Based Capitation will change the manner that health care in the Military Health System is financed and delivered. Placing Military Treatment Facilities at capitated, financial risk will force Commanders and their staffs to become acutely familiar with the health care needs of their enrollees, and of their own process for delivering health care services. The Twelfth Medical Group is the Air Force's largest freestanding ambulatory clinic in the United States, currently enrolled at 63 percent of its estimated 18,000 enrollee capacity. This project simulates the operations of the Family Care Clinic and reports its financial and operational performance under capitation to identify the critical factors contributing to optimal enrollment. Current capacity was tested using simulation and found to be insufficient for 18,000 enrollees due to the availability of providers to deliver care. Alternative models revealed the additional resources required to support 18,000 enrollees. The simulation models and resulting analysis provides the Twelfth Medical Group a dynamic analytical tool to assist in determining optimal enrollment of the Family Care Clinic under Enrollment Based Capitation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA372403
Entities
People
- William K. Prevo
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences