Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Price transparency in a hospital business refers to the practice of providing patients with clear, accurate, and comprehensive information about the prices of healthcare services before they receive care. Price transparency enables patients to make informed… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Private hospital expansions in Africa are a growing trend as the demand for quality healthcare services in the continent continues to increase. Many private healthcare providers are expanding their operations to meet the needs of a… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third-party service provider to perform specific tasks, functions, or processes that were previously handled in-house. The service provider is usually an external organization or an… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA The nature of staff turnover in hospital business in Africa can vary depending on the specific country, region, and hospital. There is limited data available on staff turnover in hospital business in Africa, as many healthcare… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA The use of technology in African hospitals varies widely depending on the country and the specific hospital. However, overall, the adoption of technology in African hospitals is generally lower compared to hospitals in other regions of… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Managing a hospital business is a complex and challenging undertaking, with many variables to consider. One key aspect of running a successful hospital business is keeping track of the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD In my last post, I addressed how to effectively apply situational leadership in all of its forms to your workplace in order to get the most out of your people at all stages of their development in… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD Changing environmental factors and problematic scenarios have compelled healthcare administrators, nurses, physicians, and other professionals to adopt new leadership methods and behaviors in order to adapt. When I first learned about situational leadership, I was compelled to… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD The Hospital operations that power care delivery are central to effective, long-term healthcare transformation. Operations include the administrative, financial, legal, and clinical activities that keep health systems running and patients cared for. With operations being so important… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD So much in Africa’s private hospital business is left to chance, with no clear strategy in place to ensure growth and profitability. This is one of the primary reasons why most private hospital businesses fail within the… Continue reading