BEAM
Case Overview The case discusses how Metropolitan Hospital is looking into the possibility of purchasing a new machine that has proven to assist the “physician’s ability to localize an abnormality” (Longest & Darr, 2008, p. 156). Due to many of the concerns with this new technology, a committee is created to evaluate different options that the hospital may have. It is evident that the demand is high for this type of imaging; however, there is little evidence available regarding the future reimbursements.
Case Analysis One option that was discussed was to lease the machine which would assist in a major upfront cost however, there is still a concern with the amount of money being paid to lease it compared to the money that insurances …show more content…
156) would be the most efficient answer. This option seems to be the most logical option financially for both hospitals. Allowing the patients from Metropolitan Hospital to obtain their imaging there would allow the hospital to secure more reimbursements than they would just solely providing this service to their own patients. Although physicians do not want to encourage his or her patients to seek treatment at another hospital due to the availability of medical equipment, the physician must put the patient’s health as a priority. On the other hand, a hospital should not make an investment purchase on a machine where it lacks future reimbursement details. With there being talk about a group of physicians looking to purchase the BEAM along with other machines which would be utilized within an office that is still being built, the hospital may be able to establish a contract with this group. This would allow patients to receive their diagnostic testing without the hospital having to make that purchase. Therefore, patients would not have to be referred to another local hospital that provides the
Case Overview The case discusses how Metropolitan Hospital is looking into the possibility of purchasing a new machine that has proven to assist the “physician’s ability to localize an abnormality” (Longest & Darr, 2008, p. 156). Due to many of the concerns with this new technology, a committee is created to evaluate different options that the hospital may have. It is evident that the demand is high for this type of imaging; however, there is little evidence available regarding the future reimbursements.
Case Analysis One option that was discussed was to lease the machine which would assist in a major upfront cost however, there is still a concern with the amount of money being paid to lease it compared to the money that insurances …show more content…
156) would be the most efficient answer. This option seems to be the most logical option financially for both hospitals. Allowing the patients from Metropolitan Hospital to obtain their imaging there would allow the hospital to secure more reimbursements than they would just solely providing this service to their own patients. Although physicians do not want to encourage his or her patients to seek treatment at another hospital due to the availability of medical equipment, the physician must put the patient’s health as a priority. On the other hand, a hospital should not make an investment purchase on a machine where it lacks future reimbursement details. With there being talk about a group of physicians looking to purchase the BEAM along with other machines which would be utilized within an office that is still being built, the hospital may be able to establish a contract with this group. This would allow patients to receive their diagnostic testing without the hospital having to make that purchase. Therefore, patients would not have to be referred to another local hospital that provides the