Evaluating the Productivity and Efficiency of Irish Acute Public Hospitals - Niall Devitt

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Limerick
Tags
health economics
hospital efficiency
public spending
ageing population
Irish healthcare system
efficiency frontier
cost inefficiency
technical efficiency
allocative efficiency
health policy
Limerick
Summary

This research measures efficiency in Irish public acute hospitals using an efficiency frontier model. Results show significant cost, technical, and allocative inefficiencies, indicating billions in potential savings. Even a 1% improvement in efficiency could save €70 million annually while maintaining patient care levels.