The evolution of quality in the US health care industry: An old wine in a new bottle

Patrick Asubonteng; Karl J. Mccleary; George Munchus

doi:10.1108/09526869610117739

The evolution of quality in the US health care industry: An old wine in a new bottle

Patrick Asubonteng
, Karl J. Mccleary
, George Munchus

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Explores the evolution of the quality issue within the health care industry and also the significance of quality in the health industry along with the historical origins of quality management. Reviews applications of total quality management in the health care industry along with implementation issues. Concludes that a fundamental understanding of the process of total quality management is an absolute requirement.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	11-19
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
Volume	9
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/09526869610117739
State	Published - Jun 1 1996
Externally published	Yes

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General Business,Management and Accounting
Health Policy

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