Behzad Raei
Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
[ 1 ] - A comparison of the earnings of specialist physicians and nurses before and after implementing the Iran’s New Tariffs Book
Background: The fair wage to specialist physicians and nurses can enhance their job motivation, quality of work, job satisfaction level, and improve the delivery of services to patients. The present study aimed to compare the proportion of changes in earnings of specialist physicians and nurses before and after implementing the Iran’s New Tariffs Book and compare their average income with...
[ 2 ] - Efficiency measurement of health care organizations: What models are used?
Background: Literature abounds with various techniques for efficiency measurement of health care organizations (HCOs), which should be used cautiously and appropriately. The present study aimed at discovering the rules regulating the interplay among the number of inputs, outputs, and decision- making units (DMUs) and identifying all methods used for the measurement of Iranian HCOs and criticall...
[ 3 ] - Prevalence and determinants of inappropriate admission and hospitalization in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: A huge portion of health expenditure is attributed to hospital services. Thus, it is important to use the resources appropriately. Many studies have measured inappropriate admissions and hospitalizations. The aim of this study was to review them systematically and determine the pooled quantity as well as the reasons behind such admissions and hospitalizations. Methods: PubMed, S...