An overview of the affordable care act and the importance of bringing hotel/hospitality quality services to healthcare

Barbara Otto-Bedard, Frederick J. DeMicco

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

The author has worked as a director on hospital and physician’s staff and as a healthcare consultant for the past 25+ years specializing in the area of Revenue Cycle. This chapter will examine the affect the Affordable Care Act and customer service (HCAHPS) has on the healthcare industry. In addition, it will provide some PowerPoint slides to be used for training of staff.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMedical Tourism and Wellness
Subtitle of host publicationHospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H)
PublisherApple Academic Press
Pages75-93
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9781771885065
ISBN (Print)9781771885058
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Affordable care act
  • Financial liability
  • Health benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Patient protection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
  • General Business, Management and Accounting
  • General Medicine

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