Mercy Medical: developing an acute and subacute care continuum. Case study.
Managed care has yet to make the inroads in Alabama that it has in other states, but this religious system is bracing for change. Its near-term plans include expanding services and affiliating with local acute care facilities.
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D000407:Alabama; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006075:Governing Board; D016519:Hospitals, Religious / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019467:Subacute Care / Q000458:organization & administration*