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,…
August 28, 2018
Future Healthcare System
In the report “Crossing the Global Quality Chasm: Improving Health Care Worldwide,” a committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for urgent, comprehensive efforts to transform…
August 28, 2018
Crossing the Global Quality Chasm (Aug 2018)
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine undertook a study to examine the global impacts of poor-quality health care and to recommend ways to improve quality while expanding UHC,…
March 22, 2018
Improving Geriatric Healthcare
A program for geriatric healthcare should focus on promoting the health and well-being of elderly individuals and should include the following
January 1, 2018
Geriatric Healthcare
A program for geriatric healthcare should focus on promoting the health and well-being of elderly individuals and should include the following
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:
February 10, 2017
Janet Brown in her own wards
On July 23, 1995, my life changed dramatically. I sustained a spinal cord injury and incomplete quadriplegic in a car accident. I use a wheelchair and have movement of my…
December 14, 2014
Six Aims of Quality
After “To Err Is Human” (2000); The Institute of Medicine (IOM) published another influential book “Crossing the Quality Chasm“ (2002), This book called attention to three broad categories of quality defects:…
August 20, 2014
Patient Empowerment Experience
Scaling Up Shared Decision-Making, USA The Health Decision Sciences Centre at Massachusetts General Hospital has created a streamlined process whereby doctors in primary and secondary care can ‘prescribe’ a patient…
August 13, 2014
Patient Engagement – Successful Stories
Patients want to be engaged in their healthcare decision-making process and are increasingly asking for more responsive, open and transparent healthcare. Patients who are engaged as decision-makers in their care tend to be healthier…
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…
May 31, 2013
Run Chart
A Run Chart is the most basic tool used to display how a process performs over time. It is a line graph of data points plotted in chronological order—that is,…
May 29, 2013
Histogram
A Histogram is a vertical bar chart that depicts the distribution of a set of data. Unlike Run Charts or Control Charts, which are discussed in other modules, a Histogram…
May 15, 2013
Pareto Chart
A Pareto Chart is “a series of bars whose heights reflect the frequency or impact of problems. The bars are arranged in descending order of height from left to right.…