Research on the spatial-temporal evolution of healthcare resource allocation efficiency in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyze the allocation efficiency of healthcare resources in 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China from 2014 to 2023, and propose improvements to enhance the level of healthcare services in China.

Methods

The DEA-BCC model was used to measure the static efficiency, and the Malmquist index was used to analyze the dynamic changes of total factor productivity, and the regional efficiency comparison and spatial-temporal evolution analysis were carried out.

Results

The input of healthcare resources in China continued to increase, but the output was lagging behind. In 2023, the national average comprehensive efficiency was 0.869, and more than half of the provinces were DEA-ineffective. Regional differences are obvious, the efficiency of

SUBMITTER: Wan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852340 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature