Using the Health Service Econometric Manpower Model (HSEMM) to Predict Costs/Savings for Selected Specialty Providers

摘要

The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) uses the DoD Sizing Model to determine the appropriate number of soldiers in each medical specialty needed to meet the AMEDD's readiness requirements. These numbers are based on several factors that include war time, operational, and sustainment requirements. Any additional active duty authorizations for these specialties must be justified economically and are subject to make/buy analysis. This project employs the Health Services Econometric Manpower Model (HSEMM) to conduct that economic analysis. It uses the HSEMM to predict the overall change in cost when a military audiologist, optometrist, or social worker are replaced with: 1. A civilian (GS employee) of the same specialty. 2. A contractor of the same specialty 3. Outsourcing the service to TRICARE. The results indicate that military optometrists should be replaced with a contract optometry option. Military audiologists and social workers should not be replaced with a civilian alternative.