title: Program planning and costing: a blueprint for success.
abstract: Intense competition and rapid technological changes have pressured the home care industry to respond to the need for new program and service line development. There is no secret to assured success. However, systematic planning to include identification of the program's purpose and objectives, market assessment, analysis of the program alternatives, resource needs and availability, and the impact of the program on the home care agency's market niche and financial state are all essential to facilitate successful implementation.
authors: South Hills Health Systems Home Health Agency, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors: H C
authors: HC
authors: Triebsch
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Frank
mesh_terms: D003361:Cost Allocation; D003625:Data Collection; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010414:Pennsylvania; D011357:Product Line Management