Precursor to the TRICARE Next Generation Program
Abstract
The TRICARE Next Generation Program (T-NEX) will be fully implemented in 2004 and will create significant changes at the military treatment facility level. Military treatment facilities will be required to develop comprehensive business plans that fully document their accountability and responsibility in providing care for enrolled beneficiaries. Wilford Hall Medical Center is located in the San Antonio multiple-service-area-market within the newly designated South region. Within San Antonio, the Air Force operates Wilford Hall Medical Center, Randolph Clinic, and Brooks City-Base Clinic and the Army operates BAMC Medical Center, as well as several smaller troop medical clinics. Wilford Hall has been designated as the multi-market manager and, as such, will be expected to formulate one consolidated business plan for the San Antonio market area. This study seeks to create a service-area profile specific to the 59th Medical Wing, Wilford Hall to assist with developing a picture of how resources are presently used to meet the needs of the population. It contains a structural proposal to go forth to manage this market area. Demographic information for beneficiaries accessing care at Wilford Hall Medical Center was gathered utilizing data gleaned from the TRICARE Operations Center and customized queries from the Composite Health Care System. Results from a recent data envelopment analysis study were summarized to reveal trends in efficiency levels for Wilford Hall Medical Center. The paper concludes with the observation that current market management efforts are not sufficiently bold or far-reaching. Through the focused efforts of a revised Bexar County Community Health Collaborative, San Antonio could become an ideal community for delivering medical care in a cost effective way, on time and on target, with the goals that were set forth in healthier communities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA432770
Entities
People
- Tracy L. Allen
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences