Comprehensive analysis of medical service information publicity in Shanxi province from 2005 to 2016 / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To comprehensively analyze the medical service information of the province, for evidence of continuous improvement of medical service quality. Methods Collecting and analyzing the medical service information from 2005 to 2016 as provided by the Health and Family Planning Commission of Shanxi province. Results The number of medical institutions with information disclosure in Shanxi province increased gradually, with the contents being more and comprehensive. The number of discharges and the average hospitalization expenses were basically on the rise year by year, and the average length of stay was on the decline. Conclusions Comprehensive analysis of medical service information publicity provides an effective information platform in facilitating patients′ choice of hospitals, social supervision and evaluation hospital, and guiding hospitals to focus on improving medical quality.