Efficiency and Resource Allocation in Government Hospitals in Saudi Arabi: A Casemix Index Approach

Abstract

In Saudi Arabia, the evaluation of healthcare institutions’ performance and efficiency is gaining prominence to ensure effective resource utilization. This study aims to assess the efficiency of government hospitals in Saudi Arabia using the case mix index (CMI) approach. Comprehensive data from 67 MoH hospitals were collected and analyzed. The CMI was calculated by assigning weights to different patient groups based on case complexity and resource requirements, facilitating comparisons of hospital performance in terms of resource utilization and patient outcomes. The findings reveal variations in the CMI across hospitals in relation to size and type. The average CMI was 1.26, with the highest recorded at 1.67 and the lowest at 1.02. Medical cities demonstrated the highest CMI (1.47), followed by specialized hospitals (1.32), and general hospitals (1.21). The study highlights opportunities for enhancing productivity and efficiency, particularly in hospitals with lower CMI, by benchmarking against peer institutions with similar capacities and patient case mix. These findings have significant implications for hospital operations and resource allocation policies, supporting ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of government hospitals in Saudi Arabia. By incorporating these insights into healthcare strategies, policymakers can work towards enhancing the overall performance and effectiveness of the healthcare system.

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