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J S Scott

    Computers in Healthcare
    |March 9, 1993
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    Healthcare spending in America is projected to hit $1 trillion. Managed care and open systems governed by standards are key to future cost-saving plans.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Economics
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Information Technology in Healthcare

    Background:

    • US healthcare spending was nearing $1 trillion in April 1994.
    • Rising healthcare costs necessitated significant policy and technological reforms.
    • Managed care and managed competition were prominent proposals for cost containment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the implications of projected $1 trillion healthcare spending.
    • To explore the role of managed care in cost-saving strategies.
    • To examine the significance of open systems and standards in future healthcare technology.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of healthcare spending trends.
    • Review of proposed healthcare policy reforms (managed care, managed competition).
    • Assessment of technological advancements, specifically open systems and standards.

    Main Results:

    • Healthcare spending was predicted to reach $1 trillion.
    • Managed care was anticipated to be a component of cost-saving initiatives.
    • Open systems and standards were identified as crucial technological elements for the future.

    Conclusions:

    • The $1 trillion healthcare spending mark represented a critical juncture for the US healthcare system.
    • Managed care approaches were expected to play a role in addressing escalating costs.
    • Standardized open systems were positioned as the technological foundation for future healthcare infrastructure.

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