Measures of hospital efficiency and quality
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
January 2025
Subject
Health;
Health Facilities;
Hospital Investment;
Health Care;
Delivery of Health Care;
Health Services;
Performance Evaluation;
Quality of Health Care;
Rating
JEL code
I10 - Health: General;
I12 - Health Behavior;
I18 - Government Policy • Regulation • Public Health
Category
Technical Notes
Hospitals are a critical component of health systems. This technical note proposes a policy-oriented framework for measuring hospital performance and provides a short list of indicators related to the efficiency and quality of hospital care in Latin America and the Caribbean. The note draws on international and country-specific experiences, including those of Brazil, Mexico, the OECD, the United Kingdoms National Health Service, and the United Statess Medicare program. The proposed indicators are feasible and relevant, and the list can be used immediately to inform hospital performance measurement efforts in the region
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