Shepherd R
Healthc Financ Manage. 1988 Nov;42(11):22-4, 26, 28.
With the advancement of medical technology, hospitals are facing a serious problem--providing patients with the most advanced technology available, while at the same time, controlling costs. Trading off between quality and cost Is a difficult decision, and whoever makes that decision--physicians, or the hospital--needs to evaluate all available data to make informed choices. Hospitals that can provide this needed data will better ensure their financial viability while providing patients with the best quality of care.
随着医疗技术的进步，医院正面临一个严峻的问题——在为患者提供最先进技术的同时，控制成本。在质量和成本之间进行权衡是一个艰难的决定，而做出这个决定的人——医生或医院——需要评估所有可用数据，以便做出明智的选择。能够提供这些所需数据的医院，在为患者提供最高质量护理的同时，将能更好地确保其财务可行性。
