Challenges of Cost Management: Universal or a Market Healthcare Supply Chain
Abstract
Healthcare supply chain costs are forecasted to rise globally for the third consecutive year. This persistent trend underscores the critical challenges faced by employers, insurers, healthcare providers, and healthcare medical manufacturers across the globe. The drivers of rising costs include increased utilization of services, rising pharmaceutical expenses, and innovations in medical technology. Addressing this issue requires a fine understanding of regional variations and targeted strategies to manage costs while maintaining quality care.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Accounting and Organizational Management
Life Cycle Costing Analysis
Operations Management Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Productivity Press eBooks
- Pages
- 212–213
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter