Hospitals and medical care equipment requirements and utilization of equipment funds, estimates as of Jan. 26, 1966 10. Less estimated acquisitions of excess equipment from other Government sources, fiscal years 1966 and 1967. 11. 1 Additional equipment needs were tabulated before planning for modernization was initiated. As plans are developed on a hospital-by-hospital basis expansion of services, improvements in medical techniques, and the raised goal of the hospitals will require additions which will act to increase the dollar value of additional equipment needs. 2 Estimate assumes realization of reimbursements. Equipment obligations are totally reimbursable. Includes equipment which will reach the end of its life expectancy in fiscal year 1966. 4 Equipment items with a unit value of less than $50 and not on property records. 2,220,000 Average daily patient load, admissions and outpatient visits by type of facility Average daily patient load by type of beneficiary “nonreimbursable" 1 Average rate equal $41.67 and $26.83. This is comprised of the approved reimbursable rates of $40 and $26 through Aug. 31, 1964, and $42 and $27 for the remainder of the year. Average rate equal $43.50. This is comprised of the approved reimbursable rate of $42 through Sept. 30, 1965, and $44 for the remainder of the year. 3 Rounded. |