the article by brenna and spandonaro on interregional mobility for acute hospital care in italy raises important issues concerning social and territorial equity in a healthcare system. based on regions and private providers’ strategic behavior, the hypothesis adopted to explain patient cross-border mobility (cbm), demonstrated by statistical analysis, may be further explored using qualitative m...

this commentary explores some of the issues raised by gilbert et al.short communication, morality and markets in the nhs. the increasing role of market mechanisms and the changing types of healthcare providers together with the use of choice and competition to drive improvements in quality in the national health service (nhs), all have important ethical implications. in order for the nhs to con...

background and objectives: while social network analysis has left a remarkable practical impact in the healthcare field, the potential implication of this methodology in the primary health domain is poorly researched. hence, this study aimed to explore the use and usefulness social network analysis in the context of primary health care. methods: the health volunteers of imam ali health center i...

introduction: health care is considered as one of the basic needs of human societies. health insurance is the most appropriate option for all individuals to enjoy equal health care. however, today, different types of health insurance are facing with various problems which need to be solved through new laws. therefore, health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa) was approved to s...