Contract management behavioral health programs: are hospitals satisfied with their performance?

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Contract management providers of psychiatric, chemical dependency and other behavioral health programs to hospitals were evaluated on the basis of key performance characteristics. Hospitals were surveyed concerning the importance of bed utilization, contract management fees, marketing support, net income, staffing ratio and staff turnover. The factor that received the largest number of positive responses, 70%, was staffing ratio. Staff turnover and market support also received more than a 50% positive response. Information gathered from this study can be used to develop more satisfactory contract negotiation strategies.

Hospitals, Contracts, Psychiatric services, Mental health services

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The role of knowledge utilization in adopting innovations from academic medical centers

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Knowledge utilization in academic medical facilities is evaluated through a survey and a literature review. Interviews and qualitative data analysis were used to evaluate different kinds of knowledge utilization. Suggestions for the implementation of innovative ideas are provided for academic and community medical facility administrators.

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, University Medical Centers, Management, Medical centers, University hospitals

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