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The efficiency of hospitals has been a persistent concern in the domains of healthcare and medicine. A significant approach to assessing the performance and efficiency of various hospitals is the Pabon Lasso model. This model is designed to evaluate hospital performance with a high degree of accuracy and offers a graphical representation for simultaneously comparing multiple hospitals. This descriptive cross-sectional analysis seeks to assess the performance of 26 hospitals in Golestan province from 2019 to 2022, which has not been previously investigated. These hospitals include both public and private institutions associated with Golestan University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected from the registration records of the Hospital Statistics and Information System for the designated period. Our findings indicate that the average occupancy rate in Golestan province stands at 64%, varying by hospital type. University hospitals exhibit an occupancy rate of 59%, whereas Social Security hospitals show a significantly higher rate of 90%, reflecting a robust demand for their services. Additionally, private hospitals report an occupancy rate of 66%. While a four-year timeframe may not be adequate for drawing definitive conclusions, and given the absence of certain external factors influencing occupancy rates, health policymakers in Golestan Province can utilize the insights derived from this study. The results can also support decision-making processes and enhance health policies and programs within the province. Furthermore, by employing the data and analyses provided in this study, stakeholders can achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system's strengths and weaknesses, thereby fostering improvements in healthcare services in Golestan Province. 

Keywords: Bed occupancy, Bed turnover, Efficiency, Hospitalization, Pabon Lasso model, Length of stay

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