Unfortunately, the news from Reality Check is not good. But, it can be constructive if we listen, then act to improve the caregiving process. Almost no one believes that quality is improving. However, there is uncertainty whether this is hospital-driven or caused by greedy insurance companies interested only in fatter profits for themselves. Consequently, physicians and hospitals have ceased being advocates for patients' needs.
Patients feel left out and want to be included in medical decisions which pertain to their own care.
If waste and fraud were removed from healthcare, hospitals could provide better care at more reasonable prices. Out of a possible 100 points, hospitals scored 65 with the public in 1996. They must regain it. As Regent, Summersett will serve as the ACHE's official representative in Arkansas and will work with the membership within his jurisdiction to implement ACHE programs, services, and activities. Summersett, who has 17 years of healthcare administration experience, has served in his present capacity at Conway since 1993.