Outpatient acceleration: 1992 survey traces continued ambulatory care growth

Article Abstract:

The use of outpatient services increased in 1992, while inpatient hospital use decreased. For example, total outpatient visits to community hospitals grew 6.1% in 1992, compared to 5.4% in 1991. However, total community hospital admissions decreased 1.1% in 1992, and total inpatient days fell 2.7% in 1992. In addition, hospital expenses fell as inflation eased; community hospital expenses grew at a rate of 9.1%, compared to 9.9% in 1991. The American Hospital Association Hospital Marketbasket Index rose 5.2% in 1992, down from 1991 figures. Additional hospital usage statistics are presented.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Hospitalization, Ambulatory medical care, Ambulatory care, Hospital care

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Funding risks: rising health care costs and the current public policy climate

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Health care costs currently make up 17% of the federal budget, and federal cost containment is receiving special attention because of Pres Clinton's pledge to cut the deficit to $206 billion by FY 1997. To that end, Pres Clinton has proposed a five-year, $62 billion spending reduction for Medicaid and Medicare, the second and third most expensive mandatory spending programs after Social Security. Hillary Rodham Clinton's health care reform plan may also propose additional cuts for the programs. Additional statistics about federal health care spending are presented and discussed.

HEALTH SERVICES, Admin. of social & manpower programs, Finance, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Medicaid, Medicare

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Employment of full-time staff outpaces part-time growth

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Hospital revenues increased during the first six months of 1992, but overall costs also rose. Total revenues increased 10.3% compared to 9.5% during the first half of 1991. Costs rose 9.9% during the period, compared to 9.3% in 1991. Non-labor expenses such as medical supplies and professional fees were responsible for much of the increase. Full-time employment growth outpaced part-time growth by 1.4% to .5%, reversing a 15-year trend. Full-time employment is increasing because administrators have maximized their cost savings with part-time employees.

Hospitals, Employment, Medical personnel

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