Clinical Case 06-2019 by Slidesgo
Clinical Case 06-2019 by Slidesgo
Clinical Case 06-2019 by Slidesgo
Health Care
School System
Public Sectors
Family-Owned Business
Health
Care
Health Care
● In recent years, growing applications of OD in service
industries can be seen as this entire sector continues to
grow.
• Access to the health care system and the cost of care are mostly
determined by insurance provided through Medicare, Medicaid, or
private insurance, the majority of which is provided through
employers.
On Providers of
Care
● The key providers of care are not all connected through an
employment agreement.
● The hospital or any other setting where care is delivered does not
typically employ the physician. Rather, most caregivers, with the
exception of certain specialties, such as radiology, clinical pathology,
or emergency medicine, have to apply for “privileges” to work at a
hospital or any other care setting.
● Physicians often do not exclusively work at one hospital or outpatient
facility. They behave more as independent businesspersons. In some
cases, they compete directly with hospitals, clinics, and other
outpatient facilities for patients and revenues.
On Facility Capacity
• Demand often outstrips facility capacity
in many geographical areas and medical
specialties.