Examining Free Disposal Hull (FDH) Data to Assess Efficiency: An Analysis of District Hospitals
Abstract: Free Disposal Hull (FDH) serves as an alternative approach to Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for evaluating efficiency. This study applies the FDH method to assess the performance of district hospitals in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. As a non-parametric technique commonly used in operations research and economics, FDH evaluates how effectively decision-making units (DMUs), such as hospitals, utilize resources. By analysing data from multiple district hospitals, this paper aims to identify inefficiencies and suggest actionable improvements to enhance healthcare services in the region. The findings highlight key areas for boosting efficiency and provide a benchmark for future performance assessments.
Keywords: Free Disposal Hull, Data Envelopment Analysis, Efficiency, District Hospital
How to Cite?: Manish Sharma, Sufia Aziz, Smita Verma, "Examining Free Disposal Hull (FDH) Data to Assess Efficiency: An Analysis of District Hospitals", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 852-856, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25714112409, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25714112409