MacDowell N M, Lutz J
Department of Hospital and Health Administration, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 45207.
J Health Adm Educ. 1993 Fall;11(4):541-50.
This article discusses the background and use of epidemiology by managed care plans. The relevance of the outcomes-oriented approach used in epidemiology is explained with regard to operational and marketing decisions. Examples from the research literature are provided that illustrate the types of decisions that can benefit from epidemiologic input. Finally, the implications for health services administration training are discussed.
本文讨论了管理式医疗计划中流行病学的背景和应用。针对运营和营销决策，解释了流行病学中以结果为导向的方法的相关性。提供了研究文献中的实例，以说明可受益于流行病学信息输入的决策类型。最后，讨论了对卫生服务管理培训的影响。
