{"id":8051,"date":"2024-05-10T14:02:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T14:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valuwit.com\/?p=8051"},"modified":"2024-07-16T13:14:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T13:14:47","slug":"cost-optimization-tactics-for-healthcare-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valuwit.com\/ar\/cost-optimization-tactics-for-healthcare-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost Optimization Tactics for Healthcare Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

The global healthcare services industry was<\/span> valued at $7,975.87 billion<\/span><\/a> in 2023, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2022. It\u2019s expected to grow to $9,816.85 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.3%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare tech is a significant contributor to that growth. Sometimes referred to as healthcare IT, this market alone was<\/span> valued at $663 billion in 2023<\/span><\/a>, and is expected to see significant growth of CAGR 15.8% by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n

The growing use of smartphone and demand for remote patient monitoring are among the top reasons for this double-digit growth forecast.<\/span><\/p>\n

As one of the largest and most vital industries around the world, it\u2019s no surprise the healthcare industry is one that struggles with rising costs. It\u2019s not just inflation that impacts the cost of healthcare and medical services, although they are a major contributor, but as technology advances so do the procedures and patients\u2019 medical needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Research by Definitive Healthcare<\/span><\/a> found that salaries and surgical supplies represent the biggest share of costs for medical institutions. This makes it difficult for healthcare facilities to reduce their expenses without impacting quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, cost optimization allows hospitals and healthcare businesses, in general, to reduce their cost, streamline their operations, and<\/span> find new ways to generate revenue.<\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

First Step: Operational Audits<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before a healthcare organization can begin cost optimization, it needs to conduct a detailed operational audit. This audit analyzes more than the organization\u2019s various expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The auditing process examines the entire patient journey, the procedures taken at every step, and the performance of the different teams involved.<\/span><\/p>\n