Quick answer
Key KPIs for healthcare: Patient satisfaction, Wait times, Readmission rate — full list and targets inside.
The KPIs that matter for healthcare
Not every metric is a KPI — these are the ones that actually indicate healthcare health.
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The list
- Patient satisfaction
- Wait times
- Readmission rate
- Bed occupancy
- Staff utilization
- Documentation compliance
- Infection rates
- Treatment outcomes
- Cost per patient
- Appointment no-show rate
How to choose from this list
- 5-7 KPIs max — a dashboard of 25 metrics is a report nobody reads.
- One owner per KPI — metrics without owners get watched, not managed.
- Leading over lagging where possible — pick metrics that predict, not just report.
Setting targets
Baseline first (current value), then set a target 10-20% beyond — stretch-but-real keeps the metric honest.
Bottom line
Key KPIs for healthcare: Patient satisfaction, Wait times, Readmission rate — full list and targets inside.
FAQ
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