title: The logic of transaction cost economics in health care organization theory.
abstract: Health care is, at its core, comprised of complex sequences of transactions among patients, providers, and other stakeholders; these transactions occur in markets as well as within systems and organizations. Health care transactions serve one of two functions: the production of care (i.e., the laying on of hands) or the coordination of that care (i.e., scheduling, logistics). Because coordinating transactions is integral to care delivery, it is imperative that they are executed smoothly and efficiently. Transaction cost economics (TCE) is a conceptual framework for analyzing health care transactions and quantifying their impact on health care structures (organizational forms), processes, and outcomes.
authors: Mesa Valley Resource Services, 1800 South Sheridan Blvd, Suite 307, Denver, Colorado, USA. rastiles@mvrsusa.com
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Stiles
authors: S S
authors: SS
authors: Mick
authors: C G
authors: CG
authors: Wise
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D017048:Health Care Costs; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007449:Investments / Q000191:economics; D018803:Models, Economic; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D014481:United States