When Hospital Capacity Becomes a Constraint : The Economics of Operational Flexibility

This research insight examines how hospital capacity constraints can affect operational flexibility, service responsiveness, and resource allocation. It discusses the economic value of maintaining reserve capacity and the implications of demand fluctuations for hospital planning and decision-making. This publication is part of the ICHEPI Research Insights series and is issued by the Interdisciplinary Center for Healthcare Economics, Policy and Innovation (ICHEPI), Jordan. More information: https://ichepi.org/Contact: [email protected]