Governance in Dutch hospitals

In this article we have characterised Dutch hospitals as organizational networks. They operate in a blurred context, which is the interference of principles from market and hierarchy. Based on these principles we questioned the optimal way governance can be organised. The context for governance is explained along two pathways: First, specific issues of the Dutch healthcare system and current trends in society force hospitals to react and respond in a certain way. Second, the typical organisational position of physicians in Dutch healthcare makes governance a challenge. In this context one can... Mehr ...