Healthcare cost, quality, practices

Narrative review examines TQM implementation in healthcare, finding that Lean and Six Sigma improve safety and efficiency, while Quality 4.0 enables data-driven approaches.

Study shows how combining lean health care with palliative care reduced length of stay while maintaining mortality rates and aligning with sustainable development goals in a Brazilian hospital.

Concept review examining private equity investment in emergency medicine, identifying conflicts between profit maximization and clinical ethics alongside regulatory gaps and research needs.

Comprehensive review of insurance peer review processes, examining how prior authorization and peer-to-peer reviews impact physicians, patients, and healthcare quality.

Study comparing surgical waste in breast operations between hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, examining instrument utilization and supply costs across 100 patients.