Analysis of pneumonia data set shows consistency with current literature of obtaining higher costs in government-owned and higher level facilities. For AMI, higher costs and higher mortality rates are detected in government hospitals. Recommendations based on the findings are offered.

From the first part of this paper, results from critical appraisal and description of economic impacts on health policy show that there is a limited expertise in the country on economic evaluation. Despite dissemination, only 25% has an impact on policy. The second part includes the development...

Analysis of pneumonia data set shows consistency with current literature of obtaining higher costs in government-owned and higher level facilities. For AMI, higher costs and higher mortality rates are detected in government hospitals. Recommendations based on the findings are offered.