What is resource management?

Healthcare is changing rapidly. One of the most significant changes is the way that modern society views healthcare. In response to public demand for high-quality care at low cost, providers have to take a broader, more encompassing view of the total cost of patient care. Resource management is emerging as the discipline to integrate the healthcare delivery process. Resources comprise time, money, people, facilities, equipment, information, pharmaceuticals, and fixed assets. The central question for every healthcare provider is: "How can I optimize resources to maximize patient wellness?"