The Nature of Hospital-HMO Affiliations

Article Abstract:

Using data from a 1980 survey of community hospitals, the relationships between hospitals and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) is examined. Results include: 1) HMO's are a small part of hospital usage, 2) HMO- affiliated hospitals are more apt to have medical school affiliations than non-HMO-affiliated hospitals, 3) HMO-affiliated hospitals are often larger than non-affiliated, and 4) both proprietary and voluntary hospitals were found to be affiliated. Agreement characteristics range from memorandums of understanding to formal contracts. Some hospitals were found to sponsor HMOs. Some HMOs receive price breaks during their early years, although substantial cost savings cannot be inferred.

Hospitals, Health maintenance organizations

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Elderly patients' satisfaction with the outcome of their health case complaints

Article Abstract:

Factors that influence the satisfaction of elderly patients over the outcome of their health problems have been studied. Questionnaires were sent to a sample of 6,000 elderly residents inquiring about their experience in clinic visits and hospital stays. Results indicate that elderly patients were only moderately satisfied with the resolution of their health complaints. This finding has several implications. Health care providers may just be marginally addressing the health concerns of the elderly. Efforts must also be made so that doctors receive adequate training in gerontology.

Specialized Health Care NEC, All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services, Research, Evaluation, Health care industry, Medical care, Patient satisfaction, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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