HSA to watch hospital funding changes closely
The Report: June 2010 vol.31 num.3
PATIENTS MUST ALWAYS BE TOP PRIORITY FOR INNOVATIONS IN HEALTH CARE
HEALTH MINISTER KEVIN FALCON has announced pilot programs for shifting hospitals to funding based on the number of patients they treat.
HSA President Reid Johnson says he welcomes innovative changes in the delivery of health care, but will be watching as the patient-focused funding initiative unfolds.
-Theres no question our health care system needs to be innovative and responsive," Johnson said.