scholarly journals Public procurement in the healthcare sectors of Russia and EEUU

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (34) ◽  
pp. 150-166
Author(s):  
Marina V. Shmeleva
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Legal Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Medical Products ◽  
The Us ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The aim of the study is to analyze public procurement issues in the field of healthcare. Dialectical, logical, and comparative methods have been used. The author has studied the best practices of such procurement and conducted a comparative legal analysis of Russian and the US public procurement systems. The following results have been achieved: it has been found that public procurement in the healthcare sector is considered more complex than that in other sectors of the economy since there are more barriers and travails. This is because through healthcare public procurement the state purchases medical equipment and medications for state and municipal healthcare facilities. The author concludes that one of the main problems in the regulation of healthcare public procurement is that budget holders’ supply agreements for medical equipment, medications, and medical products are often competition-free. Covering the efficiency of public procurement in Russia, the author highlights the main violations typical of the system at all levels (from regional authorities to municipal institutions). There are also some practical recommendations to improve Russian public procurement legislation.

Medical Equipment and Economic Determinants of Its Structure and Regulation in the Slovak Republic

2018 ◽  
pp. 5841-5852
Author(s):  
Beáta Gavurová ◽  
Viliam Kováč ◽  
Michal Šoltés
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Economic Capacity

The changing paradigm of health as well as its new tasks requires constant updating of state health policy. Health of the population in the Slovak Republic is considerably worse according to many indicators in comparison to the advanced countries of the European Union. The new health policy should reflect the economic capacity of the country based on the current data about health of the population, the requirements of the healthcare providers and the healthcare sector itself. Its modification should be based on updated information on the health status of the population and its trends as well as the situation in use of medical devices and equipment. It reflects the contribution of these factors and should be designed to provide healthcare in the most appropriate way. Aspect of the medical equipment localisation in the Slovak regions is an important point making solution of the mentioned issues clearer. Results of the analysis have confirmed the relevant facts there is unsuitable distribution of the medical equipment among the healthcare facilities in the Slovak Republic.

Medical Equipment and Economic Determinants of Its Structure and Regulation in the Slovak Republic

2019 ◽  
pp. 351-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beáta Gavurová ◽  
Viliam Kováč ◽  
Michal Šoltés
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Economic Capacity

The changing paradigm of health as well as its new tasks requires constant updating of state health policy. Health of the population in the Slovak Republic is considerably worse according to many indicators in comparison to the advanced countries of the European Union. The new health policy should reflect the economic capacity of the country based on the current data about health of the population, the requirements of the healthcare providers, and the healthcare sector itself. Its modification should be based on updated information on the health status of the population and its trends as well as the situation in use of medical devices and equipment. It reflects the contribution of these factors and should be designed to provide healthcare in the most appropriate way. Aspect of the medical equipment localization in the Slovak regions is an important point making solution of the mentioned issues clearer. Results of the analysis have confirmed the relevant facts there is unsuitable distribution of the medical equipment among the healthcare facilities in the Slovak Republic.

Transnational Organizations and Healthcare Sector

2020 ◽  
pp. 96-129
Author(s):  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Rakesh Ranjan
Keyword(s):  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Access To Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Transnational Organizations ◽  
Migrant Organizations

This chapter discusses how some transnational migrant organizations engage with the Indian healthcare sector and contribute to the expansion of healthcare facilities across the country. It principally describes how such organizations are building healthcare institutions, introducing modern medical equipment to the Indian healthcare industry, running exchange programs for medical professionals, and sponsoring many special programmes that provide greater access to healthcare facilities for different groups in urban and rural India.

Еnforcement of Property Rights and Conractual Obligations

2003 ◽  
pp. 83-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Radygin ◽  
R. Entov
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Contractual Obligations ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The paper deals with theoretical approaches to the problems of property rights and contractual obligations and with analysis of economic consequences of the imperfect enforcement system. In particular, the authors consider Russian experience in the sphere of corporate conflicts. Legal and practical recommendations related to the improvement of legal framework, judiciary reform, executory process and different federal and regional authorities are also presented.

Sustainability Certification and Green Public Procurement: Ideals and Outcomes in a New Jersey School District

2021 ◽  
pp. 097340822110125
Author(s):  
Cluny Mendez ◽  
Christopher L. Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
School District ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Green Public Procurement ◽  
The Subject

The implementation of sustainability and green public procurement (GPP) initiatives in school districts has been the subject of some debate; questions over definitions and programme goals have led to inconsistency and concerns about programme achievements. The legitimacy of programmes rests not only with the announcement of policy by officials, but with adherence to policy and staff buy-in. This study examines barriers districts face, and makes recommendations based upon district experience on ways to successfully implement sustainability and GPP initiatives. A review of the literature on GPP and legitimacy in the execution of public functions within the education domain begins the study. Major components relative to best practices for GPP programmes are studied through the review of GPP-related documents from a school district in New Jersey considered as an exemplar of such programmes. Analysis of an interview with the district’s representatives suggests that, despite the normative approval such programmes receive, and widespread understanding of the rationale for pursuing such initiatives, there remain critical failings in implementation of these programmes, stemming from education, resourcing of initiatives and prioritization of green procurement in relation to other district priorities. The study concludes with lessons learned from this case, which is important given its positioning within New Jersey as an exemplar and recommendations for future research where work in this area is needed.

Telehealth music therapy for persons with dementia and/or caregivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-210
Author(s):  
Amy Clements-Cortés ◽  
Melissa Mercadal-Brotons ◽  
Tereza Raquel Alcântara Silva ◽  
Shirlene Vianna Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
And Training ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed many restrictions on social interaction. Although these restrictions are challenging for everyone, they are particularly difficult for older adults who are often isolated. While telehealth has been around for a number of years, it had not been practiced to any great extent by music therapists until COVID-19. Telehealth will continue to prove valuable even when the pandemic ends, and as a result, it is timely to assess the benefits and recommendations for best practices. This paper provides a starting point of reflection for telehealth for persons with dementia, offering practical recommendations and implications for planning and training.

Moving the Needle: Cultivating Systemic Change in Juvenile Services

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-100
Author(s):  
Kellie Rhodes ◽  
Aisland Rhodes ◽  
Wayne Bear ◽  
Larry Brendtro
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Direct Care ◽  
Clinical Services ◽  
Juvenile Courts ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Community Based Programs ◽  
The Us ◽  
National Partnership

Approximately 1.7 million delinquency cases are disposed in juvenile courts annually (Puzzanchera, Adams, & Sickmund, 2011). Of these youth, tens of thousands experience confinement in the US (Sawyer, 2019), while hundreds of thousands experience probation or are sentenced to community based programs (Harp, Muhlhausen, & Hockenberry, 2019). These youth are placed in the care of programs overseen by directors and clinicians. A survey of facility directors and clinicians from member agencies of the National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS) Behavioral Health Clinical Services (BHCS) committee identified three primary concerns practitioners face in caring for these youth; 1) low resources to recruit and retain quality staff, 2) training that is often not a match for, and does not equip staff to effectively manage the complex needs of acute youth, and 3) the perspective of direct care as an unskilled entry-level position with limited impact on youth’s rehabilitation. This article seeks to address these issues and seeks to highlight potential best practices to re-solve for those obstacles within juvenile services.

Capital budgeting practices: evidence from Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taeyeon Kim ◽  
Hongbok Lee ◽  
Kwangwoo Park ◽  
Doug Waggle
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Capital Budgeting ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Financial Advisors ◽  
Cost Of Equity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Developed Markets ◽  
The Us ◽  
Ceo Age

PurposeThe authors present the results of a survey on how Korean firms evaluate new projects and estimate their capital costs. The authors report how Korean firms’ capital budgeting practices compare to other developed countries and to best practices in the field of finance.Design/methodology/approachThe authors survey CFOs of major Korean firms on their capital budgeting practices. The authors then compare the results against the US and European firms and best practices of leading firms and financial advisors.FindingsThe authors find that the capital budgeting practices of Korean firms are as strong as or stronger than firms in developed markets. A majority of Korean firms use best practices techniques such as NPV, IRR and the CAPM for project evaluation and cost of equity estimation. Chaebol affiliation results in somewhat stronger capital budgeting practices. The authors also find that other factors, such as company size, leverage, CEO age and CEO education, impact capital budgeting practices.Originality/valueThis paper is the first article that comprehensively examines Korean firms' capital budgeting practices.

scholarly journals Tools of Interregional Cooperation in the Public Administration System

REGIONOLOGY ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-282
Author(s):  
Vladimir V. Klimanov ◽  
Sofia M. Kazakova ◽  
Vita A. Yagovkina
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Financial Assessment ◽  
Scientific Potential ◽  
Interregional Cooperation ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Degree Of Differentiation ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
High Degree

Introduction. The development of modern Russia is characterized by a high degree of differentiation in the level of socio-economic development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Interregional cooperation is one of the tools to overcome this differentiation. Although new forms of such cooperation have been emerging, its potential remains underestimated. The purpose of the study is to analyze the existing and prospective forms of cooperation between the regions of Russia. Materials and Methods. The study based on a structural and substantive analysis of regulatory legal acts of the federal and regional levels, as well as on strategic planning documents, various forms of budget reporting, bilateral and multilateral agreements between the constituent entities of the Russian Federation aimed at identifying various areas, tools and mechanisms for ensuring interregional cooperation. Results. The authors have considered the tools of interregional cooperation that involve direct financial participation of regional authorities or economic entities. The role and prospects of horizontal subsidies and budget loans provided by one region to another have been identified, their legal and regulatory justification has been given; a financial assessment has been made, and the identified practices have been analyzed. In terms of the implementation of public procurement from suppliers based in other regions, the authors have estimated the degree of how closed or open the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are. Discussion and Conclusion. The authors have confirmed the idea that interregional cooperation in Russia is still underdeveloped and lacks legislative and scientific-methodological justification. The authors also assess the prospects for further development of interregional cooperation in Russia and suggest a number of measures to promote it. The results of the study can be used in the interests of the authorities to improve the system of regulation of various mechanisms of regional cooperation, as well as to develop the scientific potential in this area.

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