Healthcare Management Problems

Today's healthcare managers are constantly under more pressure than ever to improve patient outcomes, increase revenue and reduce liability at the facility that employs them.
  1. Demanding Patients

    • With an abundance of medical plan and health care facility choices, patients do not have to settle for "second-best" treatment. Health care managers must ensure they meet patient expectations if they wish to stay competitive in their profession.

    Profit

    • Although hospitals and outpatient centers hope to reduce illness and improve client well-being, these institutions are also places of business that must continue turning a profit to stay open. Managers must often find a balance between providing outstanding care and reducing operating costs.

    Avoiding Lawsuits

    • Lawsuits that result from malpractice pose one area for revenue loss. It is a manager's job to see that such suits are avoided whenever possible -- or, at the very least, settled out of court for a minimal amount of money.

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