Exploring the Economic Aspects of Hospitals: A Comprehensive Examination of Relevant Factors

Cureus. 2024 Feb 25;16(2):e54867. doi: 10.7759/cureus.54867. eCollection 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Financial limitations in the hospital industry have the potential to exacerbate healthcare disparities, impede investments in cutting-edge medical treatments, as well as impair patient outcomes. The interdependent connection between a hospital economy and the general well-being of the community highlights the necessity of careful financial oversight and inventive healthcare policies. Effective collaboration among policymakers, healthcare administrators, and stakeholders is imperative in the development of sustainable economic models that give equal weight to fiscal prudence and optimal patient outcomes. This article aims to underscore the pivotal importance of strategic fund allocation guided by hospital administrators, accentuating several key initiatives capable of revolutionizing healthcare delivery and elevating the institution's stature within the medical community. The other important aspects discussed here are fund allocation in hospitals, the boom of online consultations, and emphasis on the use of sustainable and cost-effective modalities of energy.

Keywords: cost effectiveness analysis; electronic health records; hospital economy; resources and infrastructure; solar energy.

Publication types

  • Review