Integrated pathways for managing rural health services

Article Abstract:

The adoption of integrated pathways by rural healthcare providers to cope with the increasing demands of healthcare is proposed. Since the rural hospital is a vital component of the local community, it is closely linked with the community's prospects for economic development. The rural hospital has a direct effect on employment and business prosperity. The benefits of adopting integrated pathways is discussed as well as the requirements for effective implementation of these pathways.

Analysis, Evaluation, Health care reform, Rural health services

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Physician - hospital networking: avoiding a shotgun wedding

Article Abstract:

The historical relationship between physicians and hospitals needs a reevaluation as traditional health care continues to erode. With the physician-hospital net works, it is hoped that integrated services can be delivered to health patients. A step-by-step model for the implementation of the network system is presented. Several illustrations are discussed to evaluate the potential advantages and disadvantages of the system.

General medical & surgical hospitals, Innovations, Hospitalization, Social networks, Hospital care, Hospital-physician joint ventures

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Sources of referral information: a marketing analysis of physician behavior

Article Abstract:

The referral habits of physicians in various segments and their use of marketer-controlled and health service sources of referral information are studied. Results show that type of medical and office practice determined the number of referrals with family/general practitioners and physicians in a partnership making the most referrals. Physicians with less referral experience also made the most use of referral information.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Medical referral

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