Accession Number:

ADA278823

Title:

A Study on the Transfer of the St. Louis Army Health Clinic to the Air Force

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis, Jul 1992-Jul 1993

Corporate Author:

ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (ARMY) FORT SAM HOUSTON TX HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Personal Author(s):

• Walsh, James T.

Report Date:

1993-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

62.0

Abstract:

A study of the feasibility of transferring the army Health Clinic, St. Louis, to the U.S. Air Force. The study is comprised of both quantitative analyses and qualitative issues. The results of the study show a cost-avoidance through realignment of the Clinic in addition to improved patient access and improved coordinated care performance for the Scott Air Force Base Medical Center. Army, Air Force, Veterans administration collaboration, Coordinated care, Gateway to care.

Descriptors:

• *CLINICAL MEDICINE
• *COSTS
• *MILITARY MEDICINE
• *HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
• *MEDICAL SERVICES
• AIR FORCE
• AVOIDANCE
• ADDITION
• ARMY
• PATIENTS
• ACCESS
• MANAGEMENT
• HEALTH

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE