Quantitative Modelling in the Management of Healthcare Conference

摘要

Advances in medicine, well-informed patient population, demographic demands and the changing nature of our society (e.g. an ageing population) means that the use of health and social care may continue to rise, which makes it even more important for us all to find the most efficient and effective ways of delivering the best outcomes for people who need care and support. Furthermore, given the increasing demand, capacity constraints and financial meltdown, most countries have forced their health organisations to work under intense pressure, which means that without affecting the quality of the existing service deliveries, providers and purchasers would have to find ways of providing 'better health at lower cost'. Therefore, it is important to strike a good balance between the need for new capacity and ways of making better use of existing capacity, and in many cases this may mean service re-design to ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time and in the right place.