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Planning around start-up.

M J Griffith, N Baloff, E L Spitznagel

    Medical Group Management
    |August 8, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    New patients in prepaid group practices exhibit higher service utilization initially, a "start-up effect." Accurate demand forecasting requires internal analysis of this effect for effective growth management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Prepaid group practices often face challenges in accurately projecting patient demand.
    • New patient service utilization typically exceeds long-term levels, known as the "start-up effect".

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of the "start-up effect" in demand forecasting for prepaid group practices.
    • To advocate for internal data analysis over external data for more accurate planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of patient service utilization patterns within a prepaid group practice.
    • Comparison of internal data with external demand projection sources.

    Main Results:

    • New patients demonstrate a significant initial surge in service utilization.

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  • External data sources often overlook or underestimate the impact of the "start-up effect".

    • Conclusions:

    • Incorporating internal "start-up effect" analysis leads to more precise demand predictions.
    • Accurate demand forecasting is crucial for effective dynamic growth management in healthcare organizations.