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The quality improvement strategy

L R Burns1, L R Beach

  • 1Department of Management and Policy, College of Business and Public Administration, University of Arizona, Tucson.

Health Care Management Review
|January 1, 1994
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Hospitals can improve competitive advantage and customer satisfaction by gathering physician feedback on service quality. This data helps identify optimal opportunities for service improvements, enhancing a hospital

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Service Quality Improvement
  • Competitive Strategy

Background:

  • Hospitals are increasingly prioritizing service quality to gain a competitive edge in managed competition.
  • Effective resource allocation requires understanding physician perceptions of hospital services relative to competitors and their expectations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a strategy for collecting physician feedback on competitive advantage and customer satisfaction.
  • To guide hospitals in identifying optimal service improvement opportunities based on this feedback.

Main Methods:

  • The article outlines a strategy for acquiring physician feedback on hospital service quality.
  • It details a step-by-step application of the Quality Improvement Strategy (QIS) for a large urban hospital.

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Main Results:

  • The Quality Improvement Strategy (QIS) provides a framework for analyzing physician feedback.
  • This analysis identifies specific areas where service improvements can enhance competitive advantage and customer satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Physician feedback is crucial for hospitals to understand their competitive position and service performance.
  • The Quality Improvement Strategy (QIS) offers a practical approach for hospitals to leverage this feedback for strategic service enhancements.