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Efficiency in the consumption of health services : concepts and research needs -- phase 1 : review of concepts and literature, and preliminary field design

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Efficiency in the consumption of health services : concepts and research needs -- phase 1 : review of concepts and literature, and preliminary field design

This paper develops a conceptual framework for analyzing "consumption inefficiencies" in the provision of government health services in developing countries and also reviews the empirical literature in this field.

Barlow, Robin; Kolars, Christine · 1993

Abstract

The inefficiencies, causing health losses for the population, result from such factors as price distortions, misinformation, and externalities. Corrections for the inefficiencies are possible with user charges and health education programs. A project of field research on consumption inefficiencies is proposed, based on estimating cost-effectiveness ratios for selected government health services. (Author abstract)

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Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Geography: GhanaIndonesiaWest Africa
Subject: Health delivery
DEC terms: Domestic government programsHealth care administrationHealth educationHealth financeMathematical models
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Research and Development. Ofc. of Health
Authoring organization: Abt Associates, Inc.Management Sciences for Health (MSH)University of Michigan. School of Public HealthUrban Institute (UI)
Language: English

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