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Title: U.S. healthcare fix: Leveraging the lessons from the food supply chain

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2013

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Abstract: U.S. healthcare costs consistently outpace inflation, causing growing problems of affordability. This trend cannot be sustained indefinitely. The purpose of this study is to use supply-chain tools for macro-level examination of the U.S. healthcare as a business system and identify options and best use practices. We compare the important and successful U.S. food industry to the essential but problematic U.S. healthcare industry. Supply chain strategies leading to food business operations success are examined and healthcare applications suggested. We emphasize "total cost of ownership" which includes all costs incurred by all stakeholders of U.S. healthcare, including maintenance and cleanup, not just the initial purchase price...

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Authors: Kumar, Sameer; Blair, John T.

Periodical (Full): Technology and Health Care

Issue: 2

Volume: 21

Pages: 125 - 141

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Topics: Health, Other

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