Accession Number:

ADA027244

Title:

An Analysis of National Health Planning and Resource Development Act of 1974 and Its Impact on Health Care Delivery

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Truesdell, Jr., William C.
• Duny, Marshall S.

Report Date:

1976-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

152.0

Abstract:

This thesis examines the National Health Planning and Resource Development Act of 1974 1974 Act. Some of the previous major Federal legislation in health planning and resource development are summarized. Problems created due to the previous legislation are discussed. Reasons given by Congress for the passage of the 1974 Act are investigated in depth. Descriptions of the organizational components, their functions, duties and responsibilities are given. Possible impacts upon the civilian and military health care delivery systems are suggested.

Descriptors:

• *MEDICAL SERVICES
• *PUBLIC HEALTH
• CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
• COSTS
• FEDERAL LAW
• HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
• INSURANCE
• MILITARY PERSONNEL
• PLANNING
• SOCIAL WELFARE
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE