Search Tag: Cost Efficiency
2025 16 May
With breast cancer screening demand rising and a global shortage of radiologists, healthcare systems are seeking more efficient ways to interpret mammograms. Artificial intelligence offers a potential solution, either by replacing or supporting human experts. However, the decision to automate must consider both economic and clinical outcomes. ...Read more
2025 13 May
The escalating demands on primary healthcare systems require innovative methods for evaluating and improving service efficiency. In contrast to hospital-focused analyses, primary care often lacks tailored efficiency assessments, especially within public health contexts. Traditional methods like Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) have been employed...Read more
2024 26 Nov
The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology is transforming radiology, addressing the long-standing challenges of cost management, efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. With healthcare demands escalating and patient expectations changing, traditional imaging systems face increasing pressure to deliver improved outcomes with constrained...Read more
2024 28 Oct
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful organisation, and in healthcare, its importance cannot be overstated. Inefficient communication can lead to substantial financial losses and compromised patient care. In fact, U.S. hospitals reportedly waste between €10.2 and €11.3 billion ($11 and $12 billion) annually due to communication...Read more
2024 24 Apr
Healthcare value analysis (HVA) is a vital speciality in response to the evolving healthcare landscape, aiming to balance quality patient care with cost efficiency. It involves a systematic evaluation of clinical products, services, and technologies in healthcare institutions. The goal is to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction,...Read more
2021 21 Jun
Workforce shortages are an issue faced by many hospital leaders. Implementing four basic child care policies in your institution, could be a game-changer when it comes to retaining workers - especially women, according to a recent article published in Harvard Business Review (HBR). During the pandemic, women have been disproportionately...Read more
2020 06 Jan
Imaging "callbacks" refer to instances when patients are asked to undergo a repeat or additional radiologic examination. While such callbacks may be uncommon, these are inconvenient for patients and can erode their trust in radiologists, according to researchers with the Department of Radiology at Michigan Medicine. You might also like: Malpractice:...Read more
2018 22 Sep
Today’s clinical laboratory faces increased patient volumes, a rise in chronic illnesses and more educated patients demanding real-time information — all leading to rising costs. As a result, laboratories are often an easy target for budget cuts because decision makers are focused more on cost instead of total value. Solutions, such as headcount...Read more
2017 16 Feb
Healthcare service providers face significant challenges in attracting patients and retaining qualified staff. The most obvious way to outshine one’s competitors is to offer superior clinical capabilities, but such innovations can seem prohibitively expensive. Read about seven strategies that hospital systems can employ to advance their clinical capabilities,...Read more