Application of advanced cost management techniques in hospital management - Czech perspective

Abstract

The paper deals with the application of the modern cost management techniques in hospital management. The study analyses the used costing techniques and problems related to the application of accurate costing method in hospitals. It further compares the world approaches and the utilization of sophisticated costing system such as Activity-Based Costing with the situation in the Czech Republic. The study finally delimitates three costing systems: two defined by the Czech National Reference Center - TEZP and TNS and Activity-based approach, which are compared and discussed in great detail.