Title: Applied health services research: responding to the
changing health care environment.
Authors: Weingarten, Scott; Ellrodt, A. Gray
Citation: Physician Executive, April 1995 v21 n4 p19(2)
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Subjects: Medical care_Utilization
Medical protocols_Standards
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Author's Abstract: COPYRIGHT American College of Physician Executives
Health care in America is changing rapidly. The forces that are reforming our health care system are both numerous and compelling. Americans are requesting access to more affordable health care. At the same time, many Americans want to build upon what is considered the best and most technologically advanced health care system in the world. Especially during economically troubled times, innovative and well-formulated solutions to respond to these fundamental challenges are needed to improve the quality and accessibility of health care. It is essential that policy makers base their health care decision on sound medical research that specifically examines which aspects of medical care improve patient outcomes.
Full Text COPYRIGHT American College of Physician Executives 1995
The projects of health services research, a relatively new academic discipline, have the potential to enhance patient outcomes, improve patient satisfaction. In addition, many research studies have demonstrated less costly methods of providing medical care. Unfortunately, much of this research, and the million of dollars it represents, remain secluded in medical journals and is never operationalized by hospitals, HMOs, and other health care systems. This research has enormous potential and may represent a "sleeping giant" in health care and health care reform. One must cull out those aspects of health services research that have the great...