The Cost and Geographic Distribution of Selected Champus Cardiovascular Surgical Care in DoD Region 7. A Patient Treatment Episode Analysis

Abstract

A detailed analysis of selected CHAMPUS cardiovascular care in Department of Defense (DoD) Region 7 paid for during FY 1990-1991 is presented. Analysis was requested by USAF Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, TX to assist in determining the return on investment if Keesler USAF Medical Center was approved as a Specialized Treatment Center (STF) in cardiovascular surgery care in DoD Region 7. Cardiovascular care was analyzed utilizing a patient treatment episode approach which specifically analyzed both institutional and professional services costs during the hospitalization, and both preoperative and post- operative ambulatory professional services performed as part of the overall patient treatment episode. Extensive and detailed cardiovascular patient treatment episode costs and workload are included in the report. Cost Expenditures; Managed Care; Cardiovascular Costs; Catchment Area Management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADB163851

Entities

People

  • Scott A. Optenberg

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Department Of Defense
  • Drainage Basins
  • Geographic Distribution
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitalizations
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Operating Systems
  • Stress Tests
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Surgery
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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