Learning from Thailand's health reforms

Learning from Thailand's health reforms.

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Health care reforms

In large systems, such as health care, reforms are underway constantly. The article presents a definition of health care reform and factors that influence its success. The factors being discussed range from knowledgeable personnel, the role of involvement of international experts and all stakeholders in the country, the importance of electoral mandate and governmental support, leadership and cl...

Lessons from the past decade for future health reforms.

Strengthening health systems by health sector reforms

Background The rising burden of disease and weak health systems are being compounded by the persistent economic downturn, re-emerging diseases, and violent conflicts. There is a growing recognition that the global health agenda needs to shift from an emphasis on disease-specific approaches to strengthening of health systems, including dealing with social, environmental, and economic determinant...

Proposed Health Care System Reforms

Health care system reform covers a disparate and controversial array of issues, a characteristic apparent in the related literature. The literature on proposed system reforms appears to be strongly driven by the actual public policy environment in Washington. Many articles discussing tax credits and reform proposals constructed using tax credits were published during the time when the Bush Admi...