"It is widely observed that many physicians working in public health facilities do not put in the required effort and … time in their jobs. At the same time, many public physicians remain highly motivated, working long hours for little … improve the inoptimal performance of some physicians without compromising the effort of those already motivated. This paper …

reform process, public hospital management. First, the paper reviews the history of public hospital reform, discusses … hospital functions and responsibilities, and describes the structure and supply of health services. Second, it describes the … main policy issues facing public hospitals, including financing sources and the hospital market environment. Third, it …