HEALTHCARE DELIVERY STRUCTURE

Healthcare Delivery Structure

Healthcare Delivery Structure

Introduction

The increase in national health care expenditures has placed large stress on the economy and has contributed to a widespread consensus that reform of the health care delivery system is necessary. Three interrelated strategies are often utilized to cope with the turbulent environment in the health care industry today: managed care, hospital merger and acquisition to pattern integrated health care delivery systems, and redefined roles for nurses and other health care workers. These strategies have profound implications and will offer great opportunities for health care administrators to foster health care practice in ...