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ArticleJournal of health organization and management2025

Efficiency dynamics in Latin American healthcare reforms: a comprehensive growth mixture analysis within institutional theory.

Claudia Isabel Vivas Tobar, Diana Escandon-Barbosa, Jairo Salas-Paramo, Víctor Giménez

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Article in Journal of health organization and management, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It has been retracted, and should not be counted. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Claudia Isabel Vivas TobarPontificia Universidad Javeriana - Cali, Cali, Colombia.
Diana Escandon-BarbosaPontificia Universidad Javeriana - Cali, Cali, Colombia.
Jairo Salas-ParamoPontificia Universidad Javeriana - Cali, Cali, Colombia.
Víctor GiménezUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study examines the efficiency dynamics of public health service providers in Colombia between 2010 and 2021. In order to achieve this objective, a data panel is utilized to assess the effectiveness of 841 institutions across three levels of complexity (1, 2 and 3) in providing patient care, taking into account user satisfaction from 2010 to 2021. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: By employing growth mixture analysis (GMA) and other statistical techniques, we may identify unique efficiency profiles among hospitals with different levels of complexity.

findingsThe results demonstrate varied efficiency patterns, with certain profiles generally retaining or improving efficiency over time, while others observe fluctuations or reductions. Efficiency outcomes are significantly impacted by factors such as capital investment, operational costs and workforce mix. Efficiency levels can be improved by making strategic investments in capital infrastructure and implementing effective operational cost management. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Changes in the healthcare market conditions in recent years in Colombia have compelled healthcare providers (IPS) to transform themselves into sustainable organizations.

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Efficiency, OrganizationalHealth Care ReformColombiaHumansLatin AmericaHealthcare systemHospitalsMarketization perspectiveQualityTrajectories model analysis

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PMID40009203
PMCPMC11866052

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