of alternative resource allocation approaches that can be applied to public health systems. These include: 1. approaches …. economic approaches that identify the most efficient allocation of resources with the view of maximising health benefits or … that whatever shape tomorrow's health service takes, the requirement to make equitable and efficient use of finite …

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) responds to requests by the Department of Health for guidance on … the use of selected new and established technologies in the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales. This paper … asks whether the NICE methodological guidelines help NHS decision makers meet the objectives of maximum health improvements …

The National Service Framework for Older People (NSF), published recently by the Department of Health in England … ageism, person-centered care, hospital care, specialist care (in the core areas of stroke, falls and mental health), health …

strengthening the legislation to protect privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was … enacted to provide improved portability of health benefits and greater accountability in the area of healthcare fraud. The … response to requested improvements including greater privacy of health information. The legislation defined some parameters but …