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Institutional Roles and Relationships Governing the Quality of Health Care

Governance and Leadership, Publications, Universal Health Coverage, Where We Work

Improving the quality of patient-centered health services is paramount to delivering on the promise of universal health coverage (UHC). Many countries seek to expand access to affordable care; but ensuring quality of care during and after significant UHC reforms is recognized as a key challenge (JLN 2013). In a survey of over 100 government officials […]

HFG Rapid Assessment of TB Payment and PFM Systems in the Philippines: Lessons Learned and Policy Implications

HIV/AIDS, Publications, Where We Work

In the Philippines, there are roughly 290,000 new TB cases per year (WHO, 2016). Meanwhile, donor funding for TB has declined, health care costs are rising, and out-of-pocket spending accounts for roughly two-thirds of national TB expenditures. The Philippines needs to identify mechanisms to improve the efficiency of TB spending

HFG Rapid Assessment of TB Payment and PFM Systems in Cambodia: Lessons Learned and Policy Implications

HIV/AIDS, Home Page Map, Publications, Where We Work

Despite substantial funding for tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment over the last 10 years, both by donors and governments, the worldwide incidence of TB remains troubling. Across lower- and middle-income countries, access to TB services is limited, and the quality of TB services is often substandard.

Guide d’Introduction a la Professionnalisation des Mutuelles de Sante au Benin

Health Insurance (CBHI, SHI), Home Page Map, Publications, Tools, Universal Health Coverage

Le Ministère de la santé et ses partenaires techniques et financiers contribuent depuis 1994, à travers plusieurs projets successifs, à l’amélioration de l’accessibilité financière des populations aux soins de santé de qualité par la promotion des mutuelles de santé. Les mutuelles de santé du Bénin ont évolué sans une législation propre. Mais depuis le 26 […]

Evaluation de la Gouvernance du Secteur Santé en Côte d’Ivoire

Governance and Leadership, Publications

Resource Type: Report Authors:  Ministère de la Santé et de la Luttre Contre la Sida Published: 04/2014 Resource Description: Depuis plusieurs années, la Côte d’Ivoire a entrepris de nouvelles réformes dans tous les secteurs de développement. Dans le secteur de la santé, ces reformes concernent (i) la gratuité ciblée qui doit, à terme, faire place à (ii) la […]

Follow the Money: Making the Most of Limited Health Resources

Health Finance, Publications, Resource Tracking (NHA, SHA)

Worldwide, health systems are being asked to do more with less. In many countries, donor funds have stagnated or are declining. Policymakers can influence public and private health spending to improve efficiency, quality, equity, and expand access to life-saving health services. To succeed, however, governments need evidence around their health financing landscape. More and more, […]

Understanding the Satisfaction, Perceptions, and Expectations of Clients of Public Health Facilities: A Service Quality Assessment Pilot

Health Insurance (CBHI, SHI), Home Page Map, Publications, Universal Health Coverage

Resource Type: Brief Authors: Alia Kauser and Kavita Sharma Published: 6/1/16 Resource Description:  Taking quality health care to the farthest corners of the country is at the heart of the Government of India’s public health policy and programming. The National Health Mission’s reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCH+A) strategic approach underscores the need to ensure […]

Evaluating the Cost-effectiveness of Mobile Decision Support Tools: A Malawi Case Study

Digital Finance, Publications, Where We Work

Mobile applications are promising tools for strengthening service quality and have been an area of considerable mHealth innovation. Despite growing demand for data to guide policymakers, donors, and program managers in making sound investments, there is a paucity of evidence on the cost-effectiveness of mHealth technologies. To address this gap, the HFG Project analyzed a […]

Building the Organizational Capacity of Health Systems Global: From Start-Up to Performance

Capacity Building, Health Systems Research, Publications

Health policy and systems research (HPSR), and health systems in general, have become the subject of intense global interest in recent years. The evidence from increased use of HPSR enhances health program design and implementation, and improves understanding of how to remove bottlenecks and better target domestic or donor investments—especially those focused on Universal Health […]

Atelier de Restitution des Resultats de l’Evaluation du Secteur Prive de la Sante au Benin

Health Systems Assessments, Home Page Map, Publications, Where We Work

Tenu à l’INFOSEC de Cotonou, le 07 Octobre 2013, l’atelier de restitution des résultats de l’évaluation du secteur privé de la santé du Bénin a connu la participation de plus de 35 personnes représentant les acteurs des secteurs public, privé et de la société civile. En effet, l’évaluation du secteur privé de la santé a […]

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