The Study of Transformation Strategy in the District Hospital
Date Issued
2009
Date
2009
Author(s)
Chien, Sheng-Che
Abstract
In Taiwan, the medical system was insufficient resources before 1980. The local community hospitals had the most important function that was the front line to help patients in the remote districts. The National Health Insurance (NHI) was established in 1995. In addition, a management-determined system of global budgeting and expenditure limits was beginning in 2002. At the same time more hospitals were established and existing hospitals were expanded their services were. With the advent of NHI, many corporations are interested opportunity in this industry, because the insurance and payment system would be standardization. However, this situation cause a lot of hospitals wants to share this market. The medical industry became very competitive in Taiwan.he hospital income has 95% from the insured of NHI. Because of the density of hospitals vying for the aggregate of payment dollars, the amount a given hospital sees is less each year. In fact, some smaller hospitals are becoming insolvent as a result of this constriction. There were over 750 local hospitals before 1989 in Taiwan, but there were only 300 remaining in 2007. Smaller hospitals are recognizing this serious problem and try to think about the transformation strategy in the hospital. he study uses method of Qualitative Research which examines the successful structures of current local hospitals. The causes of their success include Strategic Alliances, Outsourcing services, Diversification, Deductibles, Community Hospitals, Specialized Hospitals and Medical Corporate Aggregates. These 7 structures were analyzed and infer that strategies for hospital transformation.he study uses the method of SWOT analysis, particularly strengths and opportunities. Also, it has determined 10 strategies for smaller hospitals that want to transform their status or financial solvency. Finally, this study will provide some suggestions to help hospital improvement and transformation of strategy.
Subjects
Hospital transformation Strategy
Strategic Alliances
Outsourcing Services
Diversification
Community Hospital
Specialized Hospital
Medical Corporation Aggregate
Deductibles
Type
thesis
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