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Gesundheitsreform 2010: Einstieg in den Systemwechsel?
Rösler, Philipp; Pimpertz, Jochen; Breyer, Friedrich; … - In: Ifo Schnelldienst 63 (2010) 16, pp. 03-21
Im Herbst soll im Bundestag eine Reform der GKV verabschiedet werden und zum 1. Januar 2011 in Kraft treten. Philipp Rösler, Bundesgesundheitsminister, unterstreicht, dass die Reform den Einstieg in den Systemwechsel bedeutet: Denn mit der Festschreibung des prozentualen Beitragssatzes und der...
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Does health technology assessment benefit health services and politics?
Sigmund, H.; Kristensen, F. B. - In: The European Journal of Health Economics 3 (2002) 1, pp. 54-58
Health technology assessment (HTA) was introduced in Denmark 20 years ago. However, it only came into fashion a few years ago. This happened when politicians and health service decision-makers realized that due to the increasing pressure on resources prioritization was an inescapable fact. HTA...
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Wie gut können wir die Folgen des demographischen Wandels abschätzen? Was ist sicher? Wozu brauchen wir bessere Daten?
Börsch-Supan, Axel - In: AStA Wirtschafts- und Sozialstatistisches Archiv 6 (2012) 1, pp. 65-82
Demographic change in Germany, as one of the megatrends of the 21st century, is a well-known fact which will, without a doubt, profoundly change the country’s social and economic situation and challenge our whole economic system. Spurred by statements by press and political representatives,...
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Studying Utilization of Model Leadership Style by Managers of Public Organizations in Isfahan Province
Shirvani, Alireza; Dehaghi, Morteza Raie; Nosouhi, Abbas - In: International Journal of Academic Research in Business … 4 (2014) 1, pp. 344-351
In the present survey the researcher intended to study utilization of model leadership style by managers of public … to establish suitable strategies using model leadership style and increase their own competitive advantage in public … determine the sample size Cochran formula was used that was equal to three-hundred seventy four persons. Model leadership style …
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Health Financing Options for Samoa : Challenges and Opportunities
Anderson, Ian - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2013
Samoa currently faces two important public policy challenges in the health sector. One is to stem, and then reverse, the rapid rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The second challenge is to put the country on a health-financing path that is effective, efficient, and financially affordable...
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Health Care in Sri Lanka : What Can the Private Health Sector Offer?
Govindaraj, Ramesh; Navaratne, Kumari; Cavagnero, Eleonora - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
This review represents an attempt to bridge the significant knowledge gaps on the private health sector in Sri Lanka, and foster a dialogue on opportunities for collaboration between the government and the private sector. It accomplishes this through a systematic collection and analysis of...
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Vietnam: Learning from Smart Reforms on the Road to Universal Health Coverage
Barroy, Helene; Jarawan, Eva; Bales, Sarah - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Universal Health Coverage is a powerful framework for a nation aiming to protect their population against health risks. However, countries face multiple challenges in implementing, achieving and sustaining UHC strategies. Sharing and learning from diverse country experiences may enable to foster...
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Turkey on the Way of Universal Health Coverage Through the Health Transformation Program (2003-2013)
Aran, Meltem; Rokx, Claudia - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Beginning in 2003, Turkey initiated a series of reforms under the Health Transformation Program (HTP) that over the past decade have led to the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). The progress of Turkey?s health system has few, if any, parallels in scope and speed. Before the...
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Sustaining Universal Health Coverage in France: A Perpetual Challenge
Barroy, Helene; Or, Zeynep; Kumar, Ankit; Bernstein, David - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
While universal health coverage (UHC) offers a powerful goal for a nation, all countries-irrespective of income are struggling with achieving or sustaining UHC. France is a high-income country where HC is in effect universal. Health-related costs are covered by a mix of mandatory social health...
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The Impact of Longevity on Health Care Systems
Mertl, Jan - In: European Research Studies Journal XVII (2014) 1, pp. 85-100
Population's ageing and the increasing longevity of life are not spontaneous processes. In reality, it is a society's achievement that people are given a chance to live longer. This state is obviously achieved only when citizens take this opportunity seriously and contribute to the overall...
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