title: CFOs and quality managers: bridging the disconnect.
abstract: A survey of hospitals to assess the impact of selected organizational factors on achieving optimal patient outcomes found several barriers. To improve clinical and financial outcomes healthcare organizations should: Perform a self-assessment and discuss different perspectives and perceptions among stakeholders. Redesign structures and processes that support multidisciplinary input and involvement. Realign roles and responsibilities. Address problem personalities. Ensure open lines of communication among stakeholders.
authors.affiliation: VHA West Coast, Pleasanton, Calif, USA. arosenst@vha.com
authors.forename: Alan H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Rosenstein
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Daniel
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tyler
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000592:standards; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D007400:Interprofessional Relations