Creating competition and accountability in a changing healthcare environment.
Many problems in the healthcare system mirror the structure of a competition in which the participants divide--and sometimes destroy--value instead of creating it, according to a recent study. Some healthcare leaders say that these problems can be dealt with by emphasizing accountability throughout a healthcare organization.
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