90 likes | 200 Views
The FLEX Program: A Financial Catalyst. Marvin L. Firch Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program September 1, 2009. Background. Number of CAHs in the state Several mature networks Stakeholder activities Logistical challenges. Focus.
E N D
The FLEX Program: A Financial Catalyst Marvin L. Firch Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program September 1, 2009
Background • Number of CAHs in the state • Several mature networks • Stakeholder activities • Logistical challenges
Focus • Provide FLEX funding to explore new service lines and improve current financial services • Compliment stakeholder activities
Hospital Utilization, Changing Demographics, and Implications for Rural Health Care Services
Results • Hospitals maintained ownership of the projects • Stakeholder activities were expanded • FLEX program activities were expanded • Created a competitive environment amongst vendors • Created a competitive environment amongst CAHs
Questions Marvin L. Firch Program Coordinator Iowa Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX) Iowa Department of Public Health 321 E. 12th Street Lucas State Office Building, 4th Floor SW Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075 (P) 515-281-4808 (F) 515-242-6384 mfirch@idph.state.ia.us Iowa FLhttp://www.idph.state.ia.us/hpcdp/flex_program.aspEX Website FLEX Website