Role of Private Medical Services in Macao: Two Convergence Models

Xi Wang, Tao Zhang, Jiansong Zheng, Hanxiang Gong, Guoli Xu, Xiuquan Huang

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Abstract

Private medical institutions played a vital role in providing healthcare services to the Macao community, especially in the years leading up to 1980. This study examined the societal contribution of these institutions by analyzing inpatient data from Macao's largest private hospital service. The key findings were as follows. Firstly, there was a consistent upward trend in the number of new inpatients (NIs) and newly discharged inpatients (NDIs), indicating a gradual increase in Kiang Wu Hospital's impact on Macao. Secondly, Kiang Wu Hospital consistently delivered a high standard of medical care. Thirdly, the hospital's contribution exhibited significant fluctuations over time. Lastly, the β coefficients for NI were statistically significant, whereas NDI did not show a clear convergence pattern.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2024 8th International Conference on Management Engineering, Software Engineering and Service Sciences, ICMSS 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages66-70
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350393705
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event8th International Conference on Management Engineering, Software Engineering and Service Sciences, ICMSS 2024 - Wuhan, China
Duration: 12 Jan 202414 Jan 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2024 8th International Conference on Management Engineering, Software Engineering and Service Sciences, ICMSS 2024

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Management Engineering, Software Engineering and Service Sciences, ICMSS 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period12/01/2414/01/24

Keywords

  • inpatient
  • Kiang Wu Hospital
  • Private medical institutions

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