Chasing the golden fleece: Increasing healthcare quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction while reducing costs
International Journal of Health Governance
ISSN: 2059-4631
Article publication date: 23 July 2019
Issue publication date: 1 August 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop a common theme between the six research articles submitted for IJHG 24.3.
Design/methodology/approach
All articles are read and themes extracted which are used to write a review summarising the key points in each while developing an overarching theme for the issue of IJHG. Other literature supporting the development of this theme is also reviewed and used to contribute insights.
Findings
The findings consist of the common themes developed. In this issue, the common theme was improving care while saving costs in healthcare and the theme was explored in each article in relation to a lean healthcare management/governance philosophy.
Practical implications
The review section of IJHG allows readers to gain a quick overview of the content and then select the articles they wish to read in full.
Originality/value
IJHG is the only journal in the Emerald portfolio with a review section of this kind. Thus it provides added value.
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Citation
MacVane Phipps, F. (2019), "Chasing the golden fleece: Increasing healthcare quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction while reducing costs", International Journal of Health Governance, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 182-186. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHG-06-2019-0047
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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