However, there are several challenges that must be overcome in order to achieve universal health coverage:
October 4, 2022
April 8, 2021
Telemedicine – with & against
Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare services through digital communication technologies, such as video conferencing, phone calls, messaging, and remote monitoring. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine:…
March 8, 2021
Pricing Healthcare Services
Pricing healthcare services can be a complex process, as there are many factors to consider and a variety of stakeholders involved. In this article, we will explore some of the…
June 2, 2020
Value Stream Map
In healthcare, value stream maps can be used to identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce costs. Here are some examples of how value stream maps are used in healthcare:
May 24, 2020
Smarter Spending in Healthcare: Strategies for Reducing Costs and Improving Quality
As healthcare costs continue to rise, there is growing pressure to find ways to reduce spending while maintaining or improving quality. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is
February 8, 2019
Improving Patient Flow
Improving patient flow is an important aspect of healthcare delivery as it can reduce wait times, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the overall quality of care. Here are some steps…
January 26, 2019
A Shark In My Tank
I have just returned back from a trip to Asia, where I heard a magnificent story about Japanese fishermen. Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the water close to…
January 10, 2019
Patient Flow
Patient flow refers to the movement of patients through the healthcare system, from the point of initial entry to the point of discharge or transfer to another healthcare facility. Ensuring…
November 10, 2018
An Accountable or A Second Victim
In 1994, when I was an anesthesia intern, bride and groom were admitted to operating theater after sudden road traffic accident during their celebration while they were going home. The…
October 26, 2018
The Power Of Dreams
It is extremely inspiring to hear the success stories of everyday heroes but it is completely different when you meet them, in 2017 I had the opportunity to meet Dr.Tan,…
March 23, 2017
Smarter Spending in Healthcare
Smarter spending is a critical component of achieving the third aim of reducing the per capita cost of healthcare. Here are some ways in which smarter spending can contribute to achieving the Triple Aim:
January 8, 2017
Leadership and Patient Safety
Leadership is considered the main factor for an effective patient safety program. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed a white paper, Leaders in Patient Safety, to assist healthcare leaders…
January 12, 2014
What could we learn from others?
Healthcare as a service is very complex, but it’s not necessarily different from other industries; for a better healthcare performance we could learn more from other industries and I believe…
June 2, 2012
Leadership Styles
A leader is a person who has a vision, a drive and a commitment to achieve that vision, and the skills to make it happen. While leaders set the direction,…
November 11, 2010
Healthcare Indicators
These indicators can be used by healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to assess the performance of healthcare systems and identify areas for improvement. Some common healthcare indicators include:
March 17, 2009
Juran road map to quality
Juran’s Quality Planning Road Map can be used by individuals and teams throughout the world as a checklist for understanding customer requirements, establishing measurements based on customer needs, optimizing product…
March 16, 2009
Juran’s Quality Triolgy
The Quality Trilogy emphasizes the roles of quality planning, quality control, and quality improvement. Quality planning’s purpose is to provide operators with the ability to produce goods and services that…
December 12, 2008
Quality Gurus
Concerns for quality and process control is nothing new. Historians have traced the concept as far back as 3000 B.C. Process control is a concept that may have begun with…
February 22, 2008
Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge
One of Deming’s essential theories is his System of Profound Knowledge, His knowledge system consists of four interrelated parts: Theory of Optimization; Theory of Variation; Theory of Knowledge; and Theory…
February 20, 2008
The Rise of Deming
THE RISE OF DEMING’S INFLUENCE The son of a small-town lawyer, Deming (a teacher and consultant in statistical studies) attended the University of Wyoming, University of Colorado, and Yale…
March 20, 2007
Crospy’s Four Absolutes
Crosby adopted his basic theories about quality in four Absolutes of Quality Management as follows: Quality means conformance to requirements, not goodness. The system for causing the quality is prevention,…