title: Competitive strategy in the hospital industry.
abstract: Porter recently developed a framework for applying effective strategies in an increasingly competitive business environment. His framework can be adapted to the health care industry and can serve as a tool for success.
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004465:Economic Competition; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States