REASSESSING EFFICIENCY AND EQUITY: A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN HEALTH SERVICES AND HOSPITALS

Hussain Saad Rashed Alajmi; Abdullah Ali Askar Lasloom; Mohammed Ali Mana Al Saleem; Hadi Mesfer Saleh Lasloum; Manea Saeed Saud Alyami; Saleh Mohammed Agal Al Saloom; Faleh Saleh Monasser Alyami; Abdulaziz Saeed Saleh Rabou; Muqrin Mana Ali Lsloum

doi:10.53555/jptcp.v29i02.4466

Hussain Saad Rashed Alajmi
Abdullah Ali Askar Lasloom
Mohammed Ali Mana Al Saleem
Hadi Mesfer Saleh Lasloum
Manea Saeed Saud Alyami
Saleh Mohammed Agal Al Saloom
Faleh Saleh Monasser Alyami
Abdulaziz Saeed Saleh Rabou
Muqrin Mana Ali Lsloum

Keywords

Healthcare Management, Hospital Efficiency, Equity in Healthcare, Management Practices, Healthcare Policy, Innovative Management, Health Services Administration, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Frameworks

Abstract

The management of health services and hospitals is a critical determinant of their efficiency and equity in service delivery. Amidst escalating healthcare demands and constrained resources, the need to optimize management practices has never been more pressing. This article provides a comprehensive evaluation of current management practices within health services and hospitals, identifying key challenges and opportunities for improvement. Through a critical analysis of existing models and an exploration of innovative approaches, the article aims to offer insights into how management practices can be restructured to enhance both operational efficiency and equitable access to healthcare. Case studies highlighting both successful and failed management practices offer practical lessons and underscore the importance of adaptability, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement in healthcare management. The article also discusses the implications of policy and regulatory frameworks on management practices and suggests directions for future research and policy development. By reassessing current management paradigms, this article contributes to the ongoing dialogue on how to achieve a more efficient and equitable healthcare system.

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Hussain Saad Rashed Alajmi, Abdullah Ali Askar Lasloom, Mohammed Ali Mana Al Saleem, Hadi Mesfer Saleh Lasloum, Manea Saeed Saud Alyami, Saleh Mohammed Agal Al Saloom, Faleh Saleh Monasser Alyami, Abdulaziz Saeed Saleh Rabou, & Muqrin Mana Ali Lsloum. (2022). REASSESSING EFFICIENCY AND EQUITY: A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN HEALTH SERVICES AND HOSPITALS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(02), 344–354. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i02.4466

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