| Managing strategic outsourcing in the healthcare industry. | |
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PMID: 11482242 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Hospitals and healthcare systems are facing increased financial difficulties because of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and managed care. As a result, healthcare executives face the challenge of reducing costs while maintaining quality patient care. One of the strategic tools healthcare executives use to meet this challenge is outsourcing. Even though outsourcing has many benefits, outsourcing will fail if not managed successfully. Senior executives must choose outsourcing managers who have the necessary leadership capabilities. Managing outsourcing requires an understanding of outsourcing strategy, the benefits and risks of outsourcing, the evaluation process, and the methods to managing strategically. With appropriate management, strategic outsourcing should provide healthcare executives with a viable strategy for controlling costs and maintaining quality patient care. |
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Authors:
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V Roberts |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of healthcare management / American College of Healthcare Executives Volume: 46 ISSN: 1096-9012 ISO Abbreviation: J Healthc Manag Publication Date: 2001 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-08-02 Completed Date: 2001-08-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9803529 Medline TA: J Healthc Manag Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 239-49 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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University of Alabama-Birmingham, USA. vkrob@bellsouth.net |
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Efficiency, Organizational* Health Facility Administrators Health Services Administration / economics, standards* Humans Leadership* Outsourced Services / organization & administration* United States |
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