Are hospital managers ready for value-based healthcare? A review of the management competence literature
International Journal of Organizational Analysis
ISSN: 1934-8835
Article publication date: 24 July 2019
Issue publication date: 10 January 2020
Abstract
Purpose
Hospital organisations are currently experiencing significant challenges that have encouraged a move towards a value-based approach to health care. However, such a transition requires understanding the underlying competencies required to enable such a focus. This paper aims to undertake a systematic review of the available literature on managerial competencies in hospitals and considers these in a value-based health-care context.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review was conducted to identify research studies that describe the characteristics of management competence in hospital environments.
Findings
Categories and sub-categories of management competence in hospitals were identified and considered in a value-based health-care context.
Research limitations/implications
The systematic literature review identifies a need for further research regarding managerial competencies of managers of hospitals. Competencies for managing in a value-based health-care model also require deeper investigation.
Practical implications
The categories of management competence provide guidance to organisations transitioning towards value-based health care in terms of identifying and developing management competencies. Hospitals should consider the development of a competency model that includes broader categories of competencies than purely clinical or professional competencies.
Originality/value
This study builds upon and advances previous reviews of management competence in hospitals, and the competency categories presented can be used as a basis to identify management competency requirements in hospitals.
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Citation
Walsh, A.P., Harrington, D. and Hines, P. (2020), "Are hospital managers ready for value-based healthcare? A review of the management competence literature", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 49-65. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-01-2019-1639
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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