Balanced Budget Act of 1997
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In general, the literature on the home health care changes that have occurred in relation to the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 is fairly comprehensive. There is, for example, extensive coverage of health care changes in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 as well as at least some discussion of those people and agencies who advocated at least some of the adopted changes. The presented information, however, is mostly about the changes that were supported and adopted without a lot of information as to recommendations that were not adopted. In some cases, those supporting home health care changes as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 can be identified as still involved with home health care concerns (e.g., retirement organizations, home health care agencies, insurance companies, etc.). In other cases, such as politicians or political groups that supported certain changes, the literature does not make it clear as to whether the involvement of some of these continues today. Based on this examination of the literature, it concluded that the existing literature will provide answers to most of the questions postulated in the proposal; however, there will be certain areas in which information will be complete. So that this can be understood fully, the formulated research questions are listed below: 1. What health care changes in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 did this source (politician, agency, institution, business, etc.) support?
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quently used in the evaluation of operations. For example, a given organization process may result in smooth and effective service delivery; but is it also a fiscally sound operation? Is there some similar operation that could be performed with the same or almost the same efficiency level but which would cost somewhat or considerably less? It is these kinds of questions which Fogel feels home health care administrators must begin to ask themselves.
Some examples and illustrations, as well as recommendations, for achieving cost-conscious operations and methods are provided in the article. Although the main point is that providers must restructure their organizational philosophy and operations so that cost-consciousness is given more of a focus.
Foster, R.S. (1998) Financial status of Medicare. Public Health, 113(2), 110-117.
This article summarizes the benefits and financing of the Medicare program and the impact of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 on home health care in general. In this regard, one of the strongest benefits is said to be the fact that, as a result of the Act, many services previously delivered in inpatient settings will not be offered through home health care agencies. In other words, the home health care i
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Approximate Pages = 14 (250 words per page)
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