The Pareto principle in healthcare
As Singapore embarks on Healthier SG to drive better health for Singaporeans, the 80/20 rule can help focus efforts and resource maximisation
CELEBRATED Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto was credited with developing the 80/20 principle when he saw that 80 per cent of the land in Italy was owned by 20 per cent of the population. This concept continues to hold true in many industries.
Similarly, in seeking to prioritise and optimise the use of medical resources in the rollout of Singapore’s 2022 white paper “Healthier SG”, there should be a targeted approach in choosing which healthcare challenge to solve.
Launched by the Ministry of Health in 2022, Healthier SG promises a major transformation of the local healthcare system, and shifts the care from being reactive to proactively managing chronic disease conditions.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
