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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: CMHS0015 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1998

Abstract: This case addresses the concerns of a hospital in providing medical care to its patients - both inpatients and outpatients. These concerns have become very serious of late, since the costs for providing quality health care has been increasing in recent few years. Critical success factors for the hospital's performance ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V; Aruldas, Vijay Kumar;

Reference No: CMHS0014(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1999

Abstract: Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, was founded in 1900 as a one-bed clinic by Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder. Since then, CMCH has grown into an institution of international repute with over 1800 beds and 4000 employees. CMCH attends to more than 1800 inpatients and 2500 outpatients daily. Outpatient services at CMCH ... More

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Authors: Mavalankar, Dileep;

Reference No: PSG0078 Pages: 35 Published on: 15, April, 1999

Abstract: Though philanthropic activities are age old, in recent times, private service institutions have been acknowledged, both, by the people and the state, for the service they render. However, the accountability of such institutions is yet to be explored, from a service point of view. Though it will not add directly ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Banerjee, Bibek;

Reference No: PROD0243 Pages: 4 Published on: 2, September, 1999

Abstract: Body Line Health Care Limited (BLHCL), a pharmaceutical company with a turnover exceeding Rs 300 crores in 1997-98, with a portfolio of nearly 350 formulations, offered through five divisions, was a major player in the therapeutic segment. The marketing effort was carried out through a field force of 1200 medical representatives (MRs). BLHC ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: CMHS0018-Hindi Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2001

Abstract: इस केस में अस्पताल सूचना प्रणाली विकास में बड़े अस्पताल जिन समस्याओं का सामना कर रहे हैं उन समस्याओं के बारे में बात कही गई है। इस केस में अस्पताल के समग्र कार्यवहन पर प्रकाश डाला गया है, कम्प्यूटर अनुप्रयोगों, कम्प्यूटरीकरण की भावि योजनाओं और एक व्यापक सूचना प्रणाली के डिजाइन व विकास करने के लिए अस्पताल की इच्छा और तैयारी पर भी प्रकाश डाला गया है। इस केस में अस्पताल के कार्यप्रदर्शन के संकेतकों, उनके अनुमानों और रिपॉर्टों की डिजाइन पर ध्यान केन्द्रित किया गया है जिससे अस्पताल के प्रबंधनकर्ता अपनी सेवाएँ सक्षम व प्रभावी रूप से प्रदान करने में सहायता प्राप्त कर सकें। ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: CMHS0018 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2001

Abstract: This case deals with the problems faced by a large hospital in developing a Hospital Information System. The case looks at the overall working of the hospital, the existing nature of computer applications, future plans for computerization and the hospital's willingness and preparedness to design and develop a comprehensive information ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V; Lakhia, Tushar;

Reference No: CMHS0017-Hindi Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 2003

Abstract: अहमदाबाद नगर निगम (एएमसी) अपने नागरिकों को तृतीयक स्तर की स्वास्थ्य देखभाल सेवाएँ उपलब्ध कराते हुए तीन बड़े अस्पतालों का संचालन करता है, जो हैं - वी.एस. अस्पताल, एस.सी.एल. अस्पताल, एवं एल.जी. अस्पताल। शिक्षा अस्पताल के रूप में, वी.एस., एस.सी.एल., एवं एल.जी. अस्पताल भारतीय चिकित्सा परिषद् (एमसीआई) द्वारा निर्धारित नियमों से कार्मिकों अथवा विभागों एवं रोगियों की देखभाल व शिक्षा के संबंध में बाध्य है। ये नियम एमबीबीएस तथा एमडी कोर्स के लिए दाखिला प्राप्त वार्षिक छात्रों की संख्या पर आधारित होते हैं। अकादमिक वर्ष 2000-01 के प्रारम्भ से, एएमसी ने नये वार्षिक एमबीबीएस दाखिले में 50 बैठकों की वृद्धि की। एएमसी चिकित्सा कॉलेजों के डीन ने प्रति वर्ष 150 वार्षिक दाखिलों के लिए एमसीआई के नियमों का अनुपालन करने के लिए प्रत्येक अस्पताल में चिकित्सा विभागों की पहचान की है। अस्पताल के अधीक्षक रोगी देखभाल के बारे में इस पुनर्गठन के प्रभाव के बारे में चिंतित हैं। ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V; Lakhia, Tushar;

Reference No: CMHS0017 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 2003

Abstract: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) administers three large general hospitals namely, VS Hospital, SCL Hospital, and LG Hospital for providing tertiary health care services to its citizens. As teaching hospitals, VS, SCL, and LG Hospitals are bound by the norms laid down by the Medical Council of India (MCI) regarding the ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Ravichandran, N;

Reference No: PROD0252 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 2003

Abstract: The case presents the materials management issues related to a large hospital. Provides an opportunity to find a unified solution to issues related to materials function. The structure, co-ordination and processes can be also discussed to improve the effectiveness of material function. ... More

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Authors: Dixit, M R; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: BP0286 Pages: 14 Published on: 23, January, 2003

Abstract: This case describes the tasks faced by Ranabir Mukherjee, recently appointed Vice President (Operations), in comprehending the operations of Cosmo Films, a company in the business of packing films, and developing a strategy and plans for enhancing effectiveness and efficiency. It presents the background of the company, the outcome of ... More

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Authors: Ravichandran, N;

Reference No: PROD0255 Pages: 9 Published on: 29, April, 2003

Abstract: The case presents the logistics of drug delivery system for TB eradication project (RNTCP). The central issue is how to modify the system to increase its efficiency and relevance. There is enough data in the case to discuss the implementation issues, as well. ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V; Chavda, Narendrabhai;

Reference No: CMHS0016 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 2004

Abstract: Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute is facing financial constraints due to increased cost of medical care and a freeze on the grant it receives from the state government. It is, therefore, necessary to look at avenues for containing the cost of medical care. Accordingly the proposed study would anlayse variable costs ... More

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Authors: Desai, Tejas A;

Reference No: PSG0099 Pages: 9 Published on: 26, June, 2006

Abstract: Many organization face variable demand for their services over any given year. One such organization is the Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, where demand for surgeries shoots up in the summer months and drops off in the other months. Thus the staffing of surgeons in different surgical departments so that ... More

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Authors: Mavalankar, Dileep; Ramani, K V; Srivastava, Amit Kumar;

Reference No: CMHS0002 Pages: 8 Published on: 26, March, 2008

Abstract: Government is the largest provider of health services in Bihar, but it has a long history of non-performance. With the change of government, the state decided to provide medicines free of cost for most common ailments to outdoor and indoor patients in all government health facilities. The purpose was to ... More

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