The Vanderbilt University experience: case study 5
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The School of Nursing at Vanderbilt University in Nashville TN has developed four models to deliver health care through Tennessee's Medicaid program. These models depend on nurse practitioners working in primary care centers, establishing partnerships with physicians, contracting with health care facilities, and consulting with private industries. These models have reduced health care costs and increased patient satisfaction.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1997
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The University of Rochester experience: case study 2
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A health center established by the University of Rochester, NY, at a local high school may be a highly effective way to maintain the health of adolescents. Since at least one-fourth of the enrollees change every year, increased initial assessment is essential. Many teenagers seek unscheduled, confidential care, so any school-based plan must attempt to track hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1997
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Merger motorway: giving staff the tools to reeingineer
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Health care managers can utilize transformational leadership theory and a merger model designed for business to accomplish organizational change. Hospitals are merging with managed care plans due to declining occupancy, lowered utilizing of resources, and increased costs. Rewarding innovation and planned anticipation of psychological and social pressures will help produce a successful merger.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1997
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