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Clinical reengineering. A benchmark strategy.

D Greeson1, M Lowenhaupt

  • 1William M. Mercer, Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA.

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|September 4, 1996
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Clinical reengineering initiatives help hospitals reduce costs while improving patient care quality. This approach addresses the need for both cost containment and high-quality services in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Operations
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The healthcare industry faces significant changes due to mergers, acquisitions, and alliances.
  • Managed care emphasizes cost containment, yet quality of care remains crucial for patients, employers, and physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how hospitals can simultaneously reduce expenses and maintain a focus on quality care.
  • To present a model for clinical reengineering and showcase its application in practice.

Main Methods:

  • Presentation of a progressive clinical reengineering model.
  • Case studies detailing initiatives at three healthcare institutions.

Main Results:

  • Clinical redesign programs have demonstrated significant positive outcomes.

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  • Documented evidence shows simultaneous cost savings and enhanced patient care.

    • Conclusions:

    • Clinical reengineering is an effective strategy for achieving both financial efficiency and high-quality patient care.
    • Successful implementation of clinical redesign initiatives can lead to dramatic improvements in healthcare delivery.