An analysis by the consulting firm Iqvia of more than 500 private health centers provides transparency into the care data of the private healthcare sector. The data from the RESA 2023 Study of health outcome indicators in private healthcare were presented this morning, offering a comprehensive look at the performance and efficiency of private health centers.
Juan Abarca, president of the IDIS foundation, highlighted the importance of measuring and analyzing data to drive improvement. “Because, if something is not measured, it does not improve,” he said.
The study, presented by Martha Villanueva, general director of the IDIS Foundation, and Nicolas Guerra, general director of IMQ clinics, encompassed a broad range of indicators and evaluated over 500 private health centers. This year’s edition included more than 100 indicators, with 30 of them being new, that analyzed the performance of 130 private hospitals, 120 outpatient centers, and 311 assisted reproduction centers.
The findings of the study, conducted by the consulting firm IQVIA, showed that private healthcare has been able to adapt and respond to the needs, maintaining a representative sample and exponential growth of centers and indicators since the reports began in 2012.
The study also revealed improvements in accessibility to emergency care and a decrease in average hospital stays to 2.9 days. Additionally, the data reflected a low prevalence of complications and associated mortality in private healthcare, with the vast majority of indicators showing complication rates close to 0%.
The study also included analysis of specific indicators in eight clinical processes, showcasing the capacity of private healthcare to manage complex medical cases effectively.
Villanueva emphasized the importance of continuous improvement, transparency, and competitiveness between centers to foster advancement in the private healthcare sector.
Overall, the results of the RESA 2023 Study demonstrated significant progress in health indicators, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The data provides a valuable resource for patients and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and continue driving improvement in private healthcare.