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Positioning health services: a mapping approach.

C G Dasgupta1, S Ghose

  • 1Arizona State University West, Phoenix 85069.

Health Marketing Quarterly
|December 9, 1992
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Healthcare market clutter hinders understanding. This study uses map representations to help healthcare managers with market diagnostics, service design, and positioning, particularly in health insurance.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Marketing
  • Market Research
  • Strategic Management

Background:

  • The health services industry faces significant market clutter, making it difficult for consumers to differentiate offerings and for firms to achieve clear positioning.
  • This lack of clarity negatively impacts both healthcare providers and potential consumers, leading to suboptimal market dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate the utility of map representations for diagnosing healthcare markets.
  • To assist healthcare managers in crucial tasks such as service design and strategic positioning.
  • To highlight the distinct implications of price-scaled versus non-price-scaled maps in healthcare marketing.

Main Methods:

  • Empirical analysis using a real-life objective dataset from the health insurance industry.

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  • Application of map representations to visualize market structures and competitive landscapes.
  • Comparative analysis of non-price scaled versus price scaled mapping techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Map representations provide valuable diagnostic insights into the healthcare market structure.
    • The proposed mapping approach is effective for service design and positioning strategies in health insurance.
    • Significant differences exist in the characteristics and marketing implications between price-scaled and non-price-scaled maps.

    Conclusions:

    • Map representations offer a powerful tool for navigating market complexity in the healthcare sector.
    • Strategic application of mapping techniques can enhance service design and market positioning for healthcare firms.
    • Understanding the nuances of different map scaling methods is crucial for effective healthcare marketing strategies.