Optimization and Management of Naval Hospital Bremerton's Military-Medicare Population by Market Analysis of the Naval Hospital Bremerton Empanelled Population
Abstract
The purpose of this research project was to determine whether Naval Hospital Bremerton could meet the service demands for the care of the over 65 military-Medicare eligible population within the catchment area. If not, what changes in service could be made to better accommodate Bremerton s over 65 beneficiary population without adversely effecting the service to all other beneficiary categories. As a result of this study, several recommendations are forwarded. First, one of the pediatric department provider positions should be terminated and the position should be shifted to the primary care department. Second, all providers in the primary care department should be empanelled. Third, ensure that providers are empanelled in a manner that considers patient acuity and/or provider utilization rates. Fourth, use any additional capacity to first enroll any remaining eligible beneficiaries under 65 that are not currently enrolled. Fifth, allow the staff a grace period. The enrollment of additional military-Medicare beneficiaries should be delayed by at least three months from the expected turn-on date of the Composite Health Care System II. This will give the providers time to become familiar with new systems and practices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA420967
Entities
People
- Ocie M. Coefield
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences