Public Ends, Private Means

Public Ends, Private Means
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Publisher : World Bank Publications
Total Pages : 440
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ISBN-10 : 9780821365489
ISBN-13 : 0821365487
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Book Synopsis Public Ends, Private Means by : Alexander S. Preker

Download or read book Public Ends, Private Means written by Alexander S. Preker and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great progress has been made in recent years in securing better access and financial protection against the cost of illness through collective financing of health care. Managing scarce resources effectively and efficiently is an important part of this story. Experience has shown that, without strategic policies and focused spending, the poor are likely to get left out. The use of purchasing to enhance public sector performance is well-documented in other sectors. Extension to the health sector of lessons from this experience is now successfully implemented in many developing countries. Public.


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