scholarly journals Health City: Transforming health and driving economic development

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Reg Joseph ◽  
Antonio Bruni ◽  
Chris Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
New Approach ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Health Innovations ◽  
Technology Platforms ◽  
Pathways Of Care ◽  
Sector Data

Health City was established in the fall of 2018 as a Canadian not-for-profit corporation that works with numerous stakeholders to develop new pathways of care that can drive better health outcomes and economic development in the health sector. Data, artificial intelligence, and extended reality are technology platforms in healthcare that are highlighted in the context of Health City Initiatives presented here. Health City’s future area of focus in addressing challenges in procurement for health innovations is also discussed as a new approach that connects the health industry to healthcare. Health City has been an active stakeholder in health innovation in Edmonton and will continue to focus on developing a global niche and owning that space through meaningful partnerships and impactful projects. This will drive improved health outcomes and economic development for the Edmonton region and Canada that can be scaled globally.

ACEnet

2011 ◽  
pp. 336-357
Author(s):  
Craig Van Slyke ◽  
France Belanger ◽  
Marcy Kittner
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Economic Networks ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Computer Labs

With the advent of Web-based electronic commerce (e-commerce), businesses of all sizes rushed to take advantage of the potential of e-commerce technologies. While large organizations often have ready access to the resources necessary to implement ecommerce strategies, smaller organizations may lack some or all of these resources. Conversely, the increased reach facilitated by e-commerce may allow some small businesses to be viable in areas where limited access to customers might otherwise prevent success. This increased reach may be particularly beneficial in economically depressed rural areas, which may stand to gain greatly from the economic development potential of small businesses. Small businesses in general, and rural small businesses in particular, face a number of hurdles that must be overcome if they are to benefit from e-commerce. This case describes how a not-for-profit agency, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), facilitates the use of e-commerce by rural small businesses as a part of an overall strategy for spurring economic development through small businesses. ACEnet provides a number of resources that help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce, including computer labs, Web site hosting, consultative services, and technical and business training. This case illustrates how these services help rural small businesses overcome many of the barriers to successful implementation of e-commerce.

ACEnet

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Craig Van Slyke ◽  
Frank Belanger ◽  
Marcy Kittner
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Economic Networks ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Computer Labs

With the advent of Web-based electronic commerce (e-commerce), businesses of all sizes rushed to take advantage of the potential of e-commerce technologies. While large organizations often have ready access to the resources necessary to implement e-commerce strategies, smaller organizations may lack some or all of these resources. Conversely, the increased reach facilitated by e-commerce may allow some small businesses to be viable in areas where limited access to customers might otherwise prevent success. This increased reach may be particularly beneficial in economically depressed rural areas, which may stand to gain greatly from the economic development potential of small businesses. Small businesses in general, and rural small businesses in particular, face a number of hurdles that must be overcome if they are to benefit from e-commerce. This case describes how a not-for-profit agency, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), facilitates the use of e-commerce by rural small businesses as a part of an overall strategy for spurring economic development through small businesses. ACEnet provides a number of resources that help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce, including computer labs, Web site hosting, consultative services, and technical and business training. This case illustrates how these services help rural small businesses overcome many of the barriers to successful implementation of e-commerce.

Association between Type of Residence and Clinical Signs of Neglect in Older Adults

Gerontology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Friedman ◽  
Susan Avila ◽  
Daniel Friedman ◽  
Wendy Meltzer
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Term Care ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Aggregate Measure

Background: Studies have demonstrated that measures of lower quality of care and associated adverse health effects are more prevalent in for-profit nursing homes compared to not-for-profit facilities. However, these studies omit persons who receive care in the community setting, and exclusively focus on isolated clinical signs that may obscure the true effect size, since these clinical signs rarely occur in isolation. Objective: In this study, we use the Clinical Signs of Neglect Scale (CSNS), which is an aggregate measure of clinical signs of neglect and substandard care, to evaluate the association of residence type on health outcomes among individuals living in both private community residences and for-profit and not-for-profit long-term care facilities. Methods: In a multicenter, retrospective data analysis of 1,149 patients identified from an inpatient hospital registry, we assessed the relationship between residence type (community dwelling, not-for-profit, and for-profit facilities) and clinical signs of neglect. Adjusted parameter estimates and 95% CIs were estimated with linear regression in 3 models using different reference groups. Results: The most serious clinical signs were consistently more prevalent among residents of for-profit facilities, as were measures of poor institutional quality. Relative to low-functioning community-dwelling patients, the mean difference in CSNS scores was higher among patients residing in not-for-profit facilities by 1.99 (p = 0.012) and 3.55 (p ≤ 0.001) among patients in for-profit facilities. In a separate model, the mean difference in CSNS scores among patients living in for-profit facilities compared to not-for-profit facilities was 1.90 (p = 0.035). Conclusions: Using an aggregate measure, our findings support prior studies demonstrating an association between residence type and adverse health outcomes for disabled elderly.

scholarly journals Governance Tensions in the Healthcare Sector: A Contrasting Case Study in France

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent Mériade ◽  
Corinne Rochette
Keyword(s):  
Public Management ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Business World ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Treatment Centre ◽  
Four Levels

Abstract Background: Political and managerial reforms affect the health sector by translating into governance tensions. As identified in the public management literature, they come from the diffusion of management principles and practices from the business world. They manifest at four levels: institutional, organisational, managerial and instrumental. The objective of this research is to understand how these tensions express healthcare institutions with different status. Methods: We conduct a contrasting case study exploring the cases of two French healthcare institutions, one private for-profit (clinic) and one public not-for-profit (cancer treatment centre). Our analyses are mainly based on the content analysis of 32 semi-structured interviews conducted with staff (nurses, doctors, management and administrative staff) of these two institutions.Results: Our results show that these tensions can be distinguished into three categories (tensions on professional values, standards and practices) which are expressed differently depending on the type of healthcare institution and its main management characteristics.Conclusions: Unexpectedly, in the for-profit institution, the most intense tensions concern professional standards, whereas they concern professional practices in the not-for-profit institution. These analyses can help guide policy makers and health care managers to better integrate these tensions into their political and managerial decisions.

scholarly journals Governance tensions in the healthcare sector: a contrasting case study in France

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent Mériade ◽  
Corinne Rochette
Keyword(s):  
Public Management ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Healthcare Organisation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Business World ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Four Levels

Abstract Background Political and managerial reforms affect the health sector by translating into governance tensions. As identified in the public management literature, these tensions come from the diffusion of management principles and practices from the business world. These tensions manifest at four levels: institutional, organisational, managerial and instrumental. The aim of this research is to understand how these tensions are expressed in healthcare organisations of different status. Methods We conduct a contrasting case study exploring the cases of two French healthcare organisations, one private for-profit (clinic) and one public not-for-profit (cancer treatment centre). Our analyses are mainly based on the content analysis of 32 semi-structured interviews conducted with staff (nurses, doctors, management and administrative staff) of these two organisations. Results Our results show that these tensions can be distinguished into three categories (tensions on professional values, standards and practices) which are expressed differently depending on the type of healthcare organisation and its main management characteristics. Conclusions Unexpectedly, in the for-profit organisation, the most intense tensions concern professional standards, whereas they concern professional practices in the not-for-profit organisation. These analyses can help guide policy makers and healthcare managers to better integrate these tensions into their political and managerial decisions.

ACEnet

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Craig Van Slyke ◽  
France Belanger ◽  
Marcy Kittner
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Economic Networks ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Computer Labs

With the advent of Web-based electronic commerce (e-commerce), businesses of all sizes rushed to take advantage of the potential of e-commerce technologies. While large organizations often have ready access to the resources necessary to implement e-commerce strategies, smaller organizations may lack some or all of these resources. Conversely, the increased reach facilitated by e-commerce may allow some small businesses to be viable in areas where limited access to customers might otherwise prevent success. This increased reach may be particularly beneficial in economically depressed rural areas, which may stand to gain greatly from the economic development potential of small businesses. Small businesses in general, and rural small businesses in particular, face a number of hurdles that must be overcome if they are to benefit from e-commerce. This case describes how a not-for-profit agency, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), facilitates the use of e-commerce by rural small businesses as a part of an overall strategy for spurring economic development through small businesses. ACEnet provides a number of resources that help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce; including computer labs, Web site hosting, consultative services, and technical and business training. This case illustrates how these services help rural small businesses overcome many of the barriers to successful implementation of e-commerce.

scholarly journals An Investigation of Healthcare Professionals’ Motivation in Public and Mission Hospitals in Meru County, Kenya

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 530
Author(s):  
Rose Nabi Deborah Karimi Muthuri ◽  
Flavia Senkubuge ◽  
Charles Hongoro
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Hospital Ownership ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit

Strengthening health systems in developing countries such as Kenya is required to achieve the third United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of health for all, at all ages. However, Kenya is experiencing a “brain drain” and a critical shortage of healthcare professionals. There is a need to identify the factors that motivate healthcare workers to work in the health sector in rural and marginalized areas. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the factors associated with the level and types of motivation among healthcare professionals in public and mission hospitals in Meru county, Kenya. Data were collected from 24 public and mission hospitals using a self-administered structured questionnaire. A total of 553 healthcare professionals participated in this study; 78.48% from public hospitals and 21.52% from mission hospitals. Hospital ownership was statistically nonsignificant in healthcare professionals’ overall motivation (p > 0.05). The results showed that sociodemographic and work-environment factors explained 29.95% of the variation in overall motivation scores among participants. Findings indicate there are more similarities than disparities among healthcare professionals’ motivation factors, regardless of hospital ownership; therefore, motivation strategies should be developed and applied in both public and private not-for-profit hospitals to ensure an effective healthcare workforce and strengthen healthcare systems in Kenya.

The Development of Not-For-Profit Hospital Cost Models

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-48
Author(s):  
Greg M. Thibadoux ◽  
Nicholas Apostolou ◽  
Ira S. Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Cost ◽  
Cost Models ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit
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