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Auf der Suche nach operativer Exzellenz im Krankenhaus: Logistik als Rationalisierungsinstrument und strategischer Wettbewerbsfaktor in einem dynamischen Marktumfeld
Walther, Markus - 2005
Restrukturierungsansätze im Krankenhaus. … the existing structures in the health care sector in general and the hospital sector in particular. The environmental … the hospital sector and with it catalyze the need for economic action. Besides medical necessities, the economic paradigm …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009451142
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On Hospital Competition: Quality, Efficiency, and Ownership
Herr, Annika - 2009
In this research we will focus on three topics which we think are particularly relevant for hospital competition: i … to detect and reduce inefficiencies in this market. Therefore, hospital inefficiency is one main aspect in our research … (Chapters 3 and 4). Our research sheds some light on market outcomes by hospital ownership type given their respective …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009451161
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Incentive Compatibility and Efficiency in the Contractual Insurer-Provider Relationship - Economic Theory and Practical Implications: The Case of North Carolina
Schmid, Andreas - 2007
Die Arbeit besch?ftigt sich mit der optimalen Vertragsgestaltung zwischen Krankenversicherern und Leistungserbringern. Ausgehend von verschiedenen Aspekten der Vertragstheorie erfolgt eine Spezifikation auf die Besonderheiten des Gesundheitswesens. Der Fokus liegt einerseits auf einer...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009485586
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A study of the differences in the relationship between HIV/AIDS prevalence and related costs in the mining and financial sectors in South Africa
Smit, Stefan - 2009
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: By understanding the costs of HIV/AIDS, businesses can understand the incentives for preventing and treating the disease better. This report primarily investigates whether there is a difference in the relationship between HIV/AIDS prevalence rates and related costs in different...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009442126
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Estimating the HIV prevalence among permanent employees of Old Mutual (SA) : a case study
Linderts, Gavin Sebastian - 2008
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Menslike immuungebrekvirus (MIV) en Verworwe immuniteitsgebrek sindroom (VIGS) is een van die grootste uitdagings waarvoor werkgewers vandag te staan kom, en behoort die stukrag te wees vir ’n deeglike ondersoek om die voorkoms van hierdie toestand in die werkplek so...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009442210
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A systems development lifecycle approach to Patient Journey Modeling projects
Curry, Joanne; McGregor, Carolyn; Tracy, Sally; Kuhn, … - University of Western Sydney; University of Western Sydney; … - 2007
Patient Journey Modeling, a relatively recent innovation in healthcare quality improvement, models the patient's movement through a Health Care Organisation (HCO) by viewing it from a patient centric perspective. A Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) provides a standard project management...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009482061
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Implementing an emergency department patient admission predictive tool : insights from practice
Jessup, Melanie; Wallis, Marianne; Boyle, Justin; … - 2010
Purpose: This paper aims to show that identification of expectations and software functional requirements via consultation with potential users is an integral component of the development of an emergency department patient admissions prediction tool. ---------- Design/methodology/approach:...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009483426
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Tomorrow's Doctors: Review of The Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee (AMWAC)
Butt, D.; Lapsley, H.; Brooks, P. M. - 2002
The aim of this Review, prepared under the auspices of the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council, is to 1. Assess AMWAC's performance to date against its original terms of reference and assess to what extent have expectations been achieved? 2. Assess and make relevant recommendations on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009447960
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An Empirical Investigation of Why Doctors Migrate and Women Fail to Go for Screening.
Okeke, Edward Nwabugwu - 2009
foreign stock of Ghanaian physicians had reduced by between 10 and 13 percent and attribute this directly to the effect of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009476584
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Prescription drug samples: Does this marketing strategy counteract policies for quality use of medicines?
Groves, K. E. M.; Sketris, I.; Tett, S. E. - 2003
Prescription drug samples, as used by the pharmaceutical industry to market their products, are of current interest because of their influence on prescribing, and their potential impact on consumer safety. Very little research has been conducted into the use and misuse of prescription drug...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009448631