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Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

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Globalization of healthcare.

Lynn Schroth1, Ruthy Khawaja

  • 1Methodist International, Houston, Texas, USA.

Frontiers of Health Services Management
|January 29, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Global healthcare is rapidly changing due to international demand and U.S. hospital engagement. Standardization of quality and safety outcomes will drive true healthcare globalization.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Global Health Policy
  • International Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • Globalization is transforming the healthcare industry, mirroring trends in other major sectors.
  • International cooperation in medicine has historically existed, but current globalization involves distinct demand from international hospitals and U.S. engagement.
  • Factors driving this demand include educated consumers, a growing middle class in emerging markets, skilled physicians, and strained public health systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the forces driving the globalization of healthcare.
  • To examine the role of U.S. medical centers in transferring expertise internationally.
  • To explore the impact of quality and safety standardization on global healthcare.

Main Methods:

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  • Qualitative analysis of industry trends and market forces.
  • Review of international healthcare collaboration models.
  • Examination of intellectual property and management expertise transfer mechanisms.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant demand for healthcare globalization is fueled by evolving consumer expectations and market dynamics.
    • U.S. medical centers are actively transferring management expertise and intellectual property to international locations.
    • A universal push for standardized quality and safety measurement systems is emerging.

    Conclusions:

    • The globalization of healthcare is a significant and ongoing trend.
    • Standardization of quality outcomes is a critical factor expected to propel the true globalization of healthcare services.
    • The convergence of demand and capacity is reshaping international healthcare delivery.