Omega 40 (2012) 104–119 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Omega journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/omega Strategic performance measurement in a healthcare organisation: A multiple criteria approach based on balanced scorecard E. Grigoroudis n, E. Orfanoudaki, C. Zopounidis Technical University of Crete, Department of Production Engineering and Management University Campus, Kounoupidiana, 73100 Chania, Greece a r t i c l e i n f o Article history: Received 5 July 2010
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March 2012 report it was noted that the healthcare job market is exceeding the growth realized in 2011. This growth accounts for one out of every five new jobs in 2012 according the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS). Registered Nursing will be the top occupation in terms of job growth through 2020 with the number of employed nurses increasing by 712,000 which is a 26% increase. (Rosseter, 2012) Will this growth satisfy the increasing demand for healthcare services? It is important to first look
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Global Health has evolved over time in response to inequities resulting from racial, ethnic, economic, and other disparities among the world’s population. The World Health Organization and other global health response organizations, as well as individual governments define and gather relevant statistics that can assess a nations overall health status as compared to that of other nations. In doing so, the comparisons identify countries with high levels of negative health outcomes, how well they are
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Management Accounting for Healthcare Organizations-HES4800 Dr. V. Final Writing Assignment Week 10 Submitted by 12/12/10 I have just accepted a management position in a healthcare organization. This means that my responsibilities will consist of planning, organizing resources, leading and coordinating a business. Most management positions require years of experience and qualifications. It takes a very responsible and
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and 0.985 of a share of Pfizer common stock in a taxable transaction. Pfizer will not issue more than 19.9% of its outstanding common stock at the acquisition date in connection with the merger. The exchange ratio of 0.985 of a share of Pfizer common stock will be adjusted if the exchange ratio would result in Pfizer issuing in excess of 19.9% of its outstanding common stock as a result of the merger Deal Terms Breakdown: Transaction Value Transaction Consideration Purchase price per WYE
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Financial Data Analysis A financial data analysis “provides a great deal of important information regarding financial condition, it often fails to provide much insight into the operational causes of that condition” (Gapenski, 2008, p. 561). Financial data analysis identifies an organizations strengths and weaknesses by proving the relationship among items of a profit and loss account and a balance sheet. Numerous techniques or systems are used in analyzing financial statements. One such technique
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Comparing Health System Performance…………………………………………………4 Sweden’s Healthcare Policy Framework………………………………………………...8 Canada’s Opportunities for Improvement………………………………………………..9 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………….11 References……………………………………………………………………………….13 Influencing Factors of Health Care Expenditure: Opportunities to Improve Canada’s Statistics Globally, the number of variations that contribute to the government’s financial contribution to the health care system is great and ever changing
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Contributions Data Mining Applications in Healthcare Hian Chye Koh and Gerald Tan A B S T R A C T Data mining has been used intensively and extensively by many organizations. In healthcare, data mining is becoming increasingly popular, if not increasingly essential. Data mining applications can greatly benefit all parties involved in the healthcare industry. For example, data mining can help healthcare insurers detect fraud and abuse, healthcare organizations make customer relationship management decisions
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5. The consequences of nursing turnover 6.1. Loss of patients * Healthcare organizations have reported having to turn away patients to other healthcare facilities due to lack of available staff resulting from high level turnover. This is a particularly significant concern for healthcare organization operating in states that mandate minimum nurse to patient staffing ratio (xxx). 6.2. Decreased quality of patient care * Staff shortages caused by nursing turnover are associated
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University of Phoenix Material Week Four Health Care Financial Terms Worksheet Understanding health care financial terms is a prerequisite for both academic and professional success. This assignment is intended to ensure you understand some of the basic terms used in this course. Complete the worksheet below according to the following guidelines: In the space provided, write each term’s definition as used in health care management. You must define the term in your own words. In the space
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