Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Real places, people, profits ....

S I Richie

    Health Systems Review
    |August 5, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hospitals must prioritize cost reduction and high-quality care delivery. Focusing on these fundamentals is key to achieving high performance in healthcare.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Nurses and policymaking: Washington fellowships.

    Nursing economic$ยท1983
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Hospital Operations
    • Quality Improvement

    Background:

    • The healthcare industry faces complex market dynamics and evolving managed care landscapes.
    • There is a persistent need for hospitals to concentrate on core operational efficiencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To underscore the critical importance of cost reduction and high-quality care in hospital performance.
    • To provide practical insights derived from real-world hospital improvement initiatives.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study analysis of two hospitals on their journey to high performance.
    • Qualitative review of operational strategies implemented by healthcare consultants.

    Main Results:

    • Successful implementation of cost-cutting measures.
    • Demonstrable improvements in the quality of patient care delivered.
    • Achievement of higher overall hospital performance metrics.

    Conclusions:

    • Focusing on fundamental operational improvements is essential for hospital success.
    • Strategic cost management and quality enhancement are interconnected drivers of high performance.
    • Consultant-led initiatives can facilitate significant positive change in hospital settings.

    Related Experiment Videos