Study of the Average Cost of Obstetric Services Delivered at Womack Army Community Hospital, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

摘要

This study was conducted to determine if the cost per patient of obstetric services at Womack Army Community Hospital would increase significantly after the implementation of a Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services -- Preferred Provides Organization delivery system. The average delivery cost under the system without the CHAMPUS-PPO delivery system and predicted average delivery cost under the new system were computed. The author concluded that the implementation of a CHAMPUS-PPO delivery system would not significantly increase the cost per patient of obstetric services at Womack Army Community Hospital. Proceeding with the CHAMPUS-PPO birthing center initiative was recommended. Keywords: Health care, Obstetric services costs, Medical services. (SDW)