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

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 ap...

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Main Author: Optenberg, Scott A
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
AIR
APPROACH
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
CATCHMENT AREA MANAGEMENT
CHAMPUS CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
COST ESTIMATES
COSTS
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
HOSPITALIZATIONS
INVESTMENTS
MANAGEMENT
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
Medicine and Medical Research
PATIENTS
REGIONS
STF(SPECIALIZED TREATMENT CENTER)
SURGERY
TRAINING
WORKLOAD
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Summary: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.