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If the furious debate around the state of healthcare in the US has led to any consensus, it’s that the system should be delivering better quality for less cost than it does. The truth is that our healthcare system is a sprawling mix of competing interests in which those of the patient are valued least. Too much discussion has devolved to simplistic scapegoating, and too few comprehensive, constructive solutions have been offered. It’s time for a fresh vision. In straightforward language, Healthcare at a Turning Point: A Roadmap for Change outlines a new market-based business model that aligns industry financing mechanisms with the goals of prevention, improved quality, and reduced costs....
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The book "Defining the Value of Spine Care" discuses the concepts of value-based spinal care to the spine care provider. The spinal care coverage and payment are linked increasingly to the value of care. Hence the spine care provider can easily understand the concepts of value in the context of spinal care, outcome measures and cost measures. Initial chapters provide detail information on understanding the value of spine care and definition of common terminology. This is followed by the use of process measures in measuring the quality of spine care and disease-specific health-related quality of life measures in lumbar degenerative disease and cervical degenerative disease. It also discusses ...
Provides insight into a wide range of employee relations concerns. Contains articles on the evolution of employee relations; human resources management; employee motivation; employee clout; the importance of supervisors being readily visible and available to employees; dealing with difficult employees, angry employees, and people who fail to produce; handling manipulation; responding to the codependent employee; dealing with staff resistance; etc. Includes a section on special problems and processes, such as conflict negotiation, absenteeism, delegation of authority, disciplinary and grievance procedures, team-building techniques, employee health services, etc. Also discusses challenging change, the impact of mergers on employees, and planning and implementing a staff reduction.
In Bringing Value to Healthcare: Practical Steps for Getting to a Market-Based Model, Rita Numerof and Michael Abrams lay out the roadmap to a healthcare system that is accountable for delivering optimal patient outcomes at a sustainable cost. This is the handbook for payer, provider, pharmaceutical, and medical device executives seeking to preserve today‘s profitability while positioning their organizations for success in the very different markets of tomorrow. The book‘s guidance is illuminated by case studies and each chapter concludes with a self-assessment tool and key questions.
Lists citations to the National Health Planning Information Center's collection of health planning literature, government reports, and studies from May 1975 to January 1980.
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.