International Journal of Health, Engineering and Technology
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): IJHET MAY 2026

The Impact Of Cost Accounting On Healthcare Quality Management

Annisya Nurul Zahra Rifta Elmid (Public Health Study Program, Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)
Rifta Elmid Safitri (Unknown)
Dwi Noerjoedianto (Unknown)
Arnild Augina Mekarisce (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 May 2026

Abstract

The transformation of the healthcare system toward Value-Based Healthcare requires efficient cost management without compromising patient quality and safety. This study aims to analyze the impact of cost accounting implementation on healthcare quality management through a systematic literature review approach. The research method follows the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, with literature searches conducted through Google Scholar, PubMed, and SINTA databases. Article selection was carried out using the PICOS framework to ensure relevance to the research objectives. The screening process resulted in nine eligible articles that were analyzed through qualitative synthesis. The findings indicate that the implementation of modern cost accounting methods, such as Activity-Based Costing (ABC), Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC), and Itemized Point Cost (IPC), significantly contributes to improving operational efficiency, enhancing cost transparency, reducing the risk of medical errors, and supporting healthcare accreditation standards. However, excessive emphasis on strict cost control may influence patients’ perceptions of service quality. Therefore, the integration of financial and non-financial performance indicators is essential to ensure that economic efficiency aligns with continuous improvement in healthcare service quality.

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ijhet

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Dentistry Engineering Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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International Journal of Health, Engineering and Technology (IJHET) is to provide research media and an important reference for the progress and dissemination of research results that support high-level research in the field of Health, Engineering and technology. Original theoretical work and ...