Reforms introduced by Hokkaido University

Research Activities of Sapporo Medical University 1997 – 2000 Hokkaido , Japan June 2001

Reforms

Extrapolating to our specialty, and having been examiner for both M.Ch and the DNB exit exams, at various places, I find that there is a huge difference in the standard and the conduct of these exams. I believe that the MCI is also trying to standardize exit exams, but we as a specialty and as the apex body of that specialty, should put together a standardized exit exam, to be passed by all can...

Iv. Services Covered by Managed Care Reforms

One recommendation to states and communities from key stakeholders in the 1997 Impact Analysis was to include both acute and extended care services in managed care reforms. (For purposes of this study, “acute care” is defined as brief, short-term treatment with, in some cases, limited intermediate care also provided, and “extended care” is defined as care extending beyond the actute care stabil...

Social Security Reforms in Southeast Asia By

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...