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The study aims to develop an operational model for assessing the economic performance of hospitals in Iran.

May 3, 2026

Presenting a pragmatic model for evaluating the economic performance of hospitals in Iran based on multi-criteria decision-making.

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Randomized trial evaluates economic performance in Iranian hospitals, suggesting a new decision-making model.

The study aims to develop an operational model for assessing the economic performance of hospitals in Iran.
Expert panel utilized to evaluate key economic performance indicators using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
Prioritization based on nine primary indicators and four criteria like validity and data availability.
Pairwise comparison matrices and consistency ratios calculated to ensure accuracy.
Nine indicators identified for assessing hospital economic performance.
Top priorities include bed occupancy rate (0.219), bed turnover rate (0.167), and insurance claim rejection rate (0.141).
The model emphasizes improvements in bed utilization, patient flow, and insurance claim management for enhancing economic performance.

Saeidpour et al. (2026) studied this question.

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