Direct contracting: a new wave for subacute care
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Direct contracting is being used as a cost control measure for subacute care. Employers form groups to directly contract with subacute care providers, bypassing managed care organizations. The trend raises issues concerning price and quality of care. Subacute care providers can increase market share by forming consortia, creating virtual relationships or positioning themselves as niche players. The niche strategy may offer the best option for providers.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1997
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Business strategies in subacute care
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Providers of subacute care need to pursue business strategies to prosper in the managed care arena. Medical care business plans include goals, market analyses and forecasting finances. Market analyses can be done by reviewing medical records and patient satisfaction surveys. Two other essential areas besides business strategies are human resources and information technology.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1997
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