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EVALUATION OF HOSPITAL MODELS

Historically, when hospitals were first established, they were affiliated to religious orders and provided multiple levels of care for various specialties. As hospitals evolved, they have become more specialized and provide differing levels of care.

For this discussion, select at least two models of hospitals or hospital systems. Explain how a hospital's services are financed and delivered in each of these models. In your response, consider whether the hospitals in each of these models are multi-specialty facilities or single specialty. Provide descriptions of the services they delivered in the past, services they are presently delivering, and what services they plan to deliver in the future.

Response Guidelines

Respond to the posts of any two of your peers. Evaluate the models explained by your peers. In your perspective, what are the pros and cons of using those models? Explain, in detail, why?