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Project management has become even more important in healthcare in recent years. In large part, that's
because of safety concerns, a healthcare project done ineffectively can lead to patients' health problems. But a
range of other issues is affecting the evolving industry- issues for which project management is increasingly vital.
These issues include the following.
Decreasing payments from government health programs and private insurance companies have
compelled healthcare organizations to find ways to save money.
New and complicated systems for electronic health records for patients need continual monitoring and
improvement.
New technologies also need tracking and improvement
New regulations continue to emerge.
There is greater scrutiny from outside groups, including the government, health insurance companies,
and patients.
Strong project management helps improve healthcare and the healthcare industry in a number of ways.
Improve the quality of care by improving processes used to provide that care.
Improve communication among healthcare staff caring for patients.
Improve organizational planning
Improve budgeting, as strong project management directly aligns resources with important work.
Increase staff productivity
Improve processes that are established to decrease the risk of lawsuits- in large part because improved
processes increase the quality of care
Improve relations with stakeholders, including insurance providers, government agencies, patients, and
others.
