Developing an innovative business model for hospital services in Iran: a case study of Moheb Hospitals
ISSN: 1751-1879
Article publication date: 10 April 2018
Issue publication date: 31 January 2019
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to focus on the role of hospital business models by examining the innovative business model of Moheb Hospitals, which have successfully achieved the goal of reducing costs and delivering high-quality health-care services in Iran by encouraging public–private partnership.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is a single case study.
Findings
The study results illustrate the hospital’s current business model and its underlying elements. After presenting the findings, this paper is concluded by presenting the standing issues that should also be addressed and how improvements and adjustments can be made.
Originality/value
This study offers new insight to identify and analyze the shortcomings of health-care sector in Iran and introduces new methods to efficiently use current competencies.
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Citation
Miremadi, M. and Goudarzi, K. (2019), "Developing an innovative business model for hospital services in Iran: a case study of Moheb Hospitals", Leadership in Health Services, Vol. 32 No. 1, pp. 129-147. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHS-10-2017-0063
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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