Cost containment drives future health care pressures
Health care costs, HMOs and DRGs reshape the system as Medicare cuts loom. Private physicians fear loss of one on one care, rising malpractice costs, and a shift toward outpatient services. The Gramm Rudman Hollings Act adds to the pressure to provide less care for less money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Kasin
HCA
Medicare
HCA Aiken
John E. Strickland
Howard G
Gil) Royal Jr
Kasin
Strickland
Medical Center Considers Expansion Near Aiken Regional
Aiken Medical Center may need more space as doctors already occupying the new offices report limited room. The center built for condo style offices near HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers could add a twin building with a two story connector within a year. Dr. Clark Moore notes public input on needed services is welcome and cites hospital proximity and integrated care as benefits.
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Aiken Medical Center
HCA Aiken
University Parkway
Clark Moore
Aiken
Moore
HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Medical Center
Hitchcock
Public health survey on hospital care and emergency contact
A survey in Aiken and nearby areas found 73 percent of respondents in town and 78 percent in outlying areas rated hospital care as good. Emergency Unit contact yielded 59 percent yes in town and 28 percent yes in surrounding areas, with respective no responses.
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Aiken and Vicinity
USDA
Aiken Community Hospital
Botsch
Aiken Community Hospital Survey Shows Mixed Facility Use
A survey of hospital users in Aiken County finds 56 percent of households with yes to using any hospital facilities other than the EMU and 43 percent no with 2 percent unsure. Countywide usage divides roughly into thirds for EMU and other facilities. The study notes satisfactory services and provides 1985 admission and outpatient figures for Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Strickland
HCA
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken County
Edgefield
Lexington
Saluda
Marcos Resigns and Aquino Inauguration Turmoil
Pro Marcos factions and pro Aquino supporters clashed at Malacanang as Mrs. Aquino was sworn in while Marcos made a brief, non televised oath. Gunfire killed police chief Gilfredo Geolingo and his driver in Bacolod as violence surged across Manila.
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Enrile
Marcos
Mrs. Aquino
Santiago
Roland Patuggalan
Marcos’ Goernment
Malacanang Palace
Aquino
Manila Area
Bacolod
Gilfredo Geolingo
Antonio Marco
Geolingo
Marco
Arthur Tolentino
Supreme Court
Ramon Aquino
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S.C. Medical Association
Owens
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Mississippi
Arkansas
Royal
Ginny Southworth
Augusta Rd
Rhodes Furniture
Bowen Chiropractic Center
Richland Ave
W. Aiken
Bradberry
THURS
Starnes
Laurens St. N.W
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