The Rising Cost of Civilian Trauma Care at Brooke Army Medical Center: Strategies and Solutions
Abstract
This study examines the crisis involving the rising cost of providing trauma care to civilians at Brooke Army Medical Center. The paper specifically addresses the partnership and policy strategies BAMC has employed in an attempt to mitigate the increasing costs and still justify the existence of the trauma program. BAMC has pursued partnership agreements with University Health System as a means of compensation for unreimbursed trauma care provided to Bexar County residents. Four proposed agreements are quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated as viable methods of compensation. Although all four proposals indicate significant cost savings, the negative qualitative effects of entering into the agreements preclude implementation. This study then looks at the historical success of BAMC s influence on the policy development process and examines current and proposed efforts to sustain the trauma program and find funding. Finally, both partnerships and policy development are evaluated in terms of recommendations for future strategy supporting the BAMC trauma program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA421273
Entities
People
- Chris Rheney