... challenges like fragmented resources and poor coordination in China's urban medical service systems. Design/methodology/approach A retrospective study was conducted, in which a BSC-based strategic management model (using BSC as an improvement tool strategy) was constructed in a Zhejiang UMG from 2021...

.... The purpose of this paper is to measure the association between individual education level and China’s social health insurance scheme following the reform. Design/methodology/approach Using the latest (2011) China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) data and multivariable logistic regression models...

...Yen-Han Lee; Timothy Chiang; Ching-Ti Liu Purpose China launched a comprehensive health reform in 2009 to improve healthcare quality. Because preventive care utilization in China has not been frequently discussed, the purpose of this paper is to focus on the association between education level...

...Jingwei Alex He; Wei Yang Purpose – Clinical pathways (CPs) are multidisciplinary care plans with essential care steps for patients with specific clinical problems. CPs were introduced in China in 2009 to assure quality, reduce risks, increase resource efficiency and control costs. The purpose...

... to Chinese healthcare settings. Data consist of hospital service perceptions in the People's Republic of China (PRC), a society that is socially, economically and culturally undergoing major changes. In total, 96 patients were surveyed. Data relationships were tested using partial least square (PLS) analysis...

...Shiu‐hung Lee; Artie W. Ng; Karen Zhang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the problems associated with unsatisfactory delivery of services in the current healthcare system of China as experienced by patients of diverse social‐economic backgrounds, including service quality...

... China and another from Japan were chosen and key indicators were selected according to the BSC framework. A comparative hospital performance measurement model was set up using the BSC framework to comprehensively compare hospital performance in two countries. Findings The BSC was found...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 --> Quality of Life Health services Partnership Service delivery systems China Far East China Beijing: how should international companies doing business in China participate in China’s development of a modern healthcare...

... effectiveness of the precautionary measures taken to safeguard patient identification. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 China Hospital management Identification Patient care Correct patient identification remains one of the most essential steps of safeguarding patient safety...