Stakeholder-Driven Cost Management Approaches in Iranian Hospitals: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis.

Key Points

• The research aims to identify cost management strategies in Iranian hospitals influenced by stakeholders.
• Qualitative thematic analysis of strategic areas in health care.
• Identification of 11 key themes relevant to cost management.
• Discussion on implications for hospital executives and policymakers.
• Highlighted strategic areas include digital transformation and workforce management.
• Findings suggest applicable cost management strategies for resource-constrained systems globally.
• Recommendations promote low-cost improvements without compromising quality.