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The validation of this performance assessment and measurement approach is worthy of future research.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Practical implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The approach advocated by the HOE has operational and strategic relevance to decision makers of healthcare organizations.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p>This paper presents a practical, systematic approach toward enhancing operational effectiveness in healthcare organizations. 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