Scrutiny of resource use can increase efficiency.
In their attempts to control costs and increase net revenue, hospitals may overlook a key strategy: improved efficiency in delivering care. An analysis of each department's clinical and financial data, however, may provide only a rough framework for decreasing a hospital's expenses. focusing on areas of high resource consumption can yield the greatest benefit. Ultimately, communication between a hospital's administrators and its medical staff is the vital link in improving efficiency.
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