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Performance data reveals that low interest rates were a mixed blessing for hospitals in 1991. Lower rates caused hospital interest income to decrease but many hospitals saved money by refinancing existing debt. Total margins for hospitals decreased to 4.1% in 1991, compared to 4.3% in 1990. Non-operating gain ratios decreased from 1.8% to 1.5% in the same period. New audit guidelines issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants contributed to the decline in non-operating income.
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The Medicaid managed care network is improving on providing low-cost access and delivery of medical services to its recipients. Currently, the Medicaid managed car system tries to match a Medicaid recipient to a primary care physician in a provider network administered by either health maintenance organizations, hospitals or doctors. Medical costs are reduced because managed care removes the duplication and inappropriate medical care out of the system.
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Medical prevention and wellness programs organized by hospitals are effective at educating consumers on health topics and generates goodwill for medical institutions. Hospitals have found that these programs do not alienate physicians. In fact, physicians were responsible for an effective prevention campaign using professional athletes. The advertising campaign promoted children wearing helmets for any sporting activity.
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