The Public/private Sector Mix in Healthcare Delivery
Author | : Howard A. Palley |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023 |
ISBN-10 | : 0197571123 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780197571125 |
Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "This volume examines the public/private sector mix in a number of national healthcare systems and their interface with the goals of health equity and quality of healthcare. Moreover, there is a consideration of public accountability. The unique significance of this collection of national studies involving the public/private sector mix of healthcare services and/or finances is that it provides insights into the factors that enhance the public/private sector mix in fulfilling the goals of health equity and the quality of healthcare services as well as an understanding of the circumstances in which elements of the public/private sector mix may be harmful for the achievement of such goals in a variety of national settings. The contributions to this volume provide a variety of perspectives in dealing with these objectives"--