Medicare for All: The Way Forward

HPHR Journal ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Berwick
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
School System ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cost Of Health Care ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Massachusetts faces serious issues: A school system that is good, but leaves some kids and communities behind; a transportation system in disrepair; and a substance abuse epidemic. These problems require investment. Unfortunately, these investments are hindered by the skyrocketing cost of health care – now 42% of our state budget, and up 59% in the past decade.1 Without bold reform, health care in Massachusetts, like health care in the nation, will continue to erode possibilities in the public and private sector alike.

scholarly journals Os Hospitais e a Combinação Público-Privado no Sistema de Saúde Português

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adalberto Campos Fernandes ◽  
Alexandre Morais Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dynamic Relationship ◽  
Financing Health Care ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Relationship

The Portuguese health system has been characterized by the existence of a constant relationship between public and private sector, both in providing and financing health care. In recent decades, the private sector increased their responsiveness of care, extending the engagement in the relationship with the public sector. This relationship stems from the legal framework set out in the law, developing agreements, conventions and more recently through the model of public-private partnerships. In hospital network, this new dynamic relationship contributed, in the last two decades, to accentuate the mixed characteristics of the system, through a clear strengthening of the private component in the hospital network, particularly by investing in differentiated units.

scholarly journals The physiotherapy workforce in the Brazilian Unified Health Care System

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Hart Rodés ◽  
João Vitor Lovato Daré ◽  
Bruna Carolina de Araujo ◽  
Leonardo Graciani ◽  
Silvia Maria Amado João ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Annual Average ◽  
Care Level ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Secondary Health Care ◽  
Population Ratio ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Abstract Background Maintaining sufficient health care workforce is a global priority to achieve universal health coverage. Therefore this study addresses the availability of physiotherapists in Brazil. Objective To describe secular trends of the physiotherapy workforce-to-population ratio in the Unified Health System, considering public and private sector and care level (primary, secondary, tertiary) in Brazil and its regions. Method Descriptive exploratory quantitative study based on secondary sources. All data related to the distribution of physiotherapists between August 2007 and September 2016 regarding facilities types, location and public and private sectors was obtained from the Brazilian National Registry of Health Care Facilities. Data related to the population of Brazil was extracted from Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The physiotherapy workforce-to-population ratio was calculated by the number of physiotherapists per 1000 population (public and private sector and care level) by ANOVA test. The distribution trends are represented on maps. Annual growth rates were estimated with Prais–Winsten linear regression models, with a significance level of 0.05, autocorrelation was checked by the Durbin–Watson test. Results The physiotherapists ratio in Brazil was 0.22/1000 population in 2007 and 0.41 in 2016, showing growth of 86%, with an increasing trend of 0.5% on an annual average. The public sector had the biggest physiotherapy workforce in the country in 2007 and 2016. The primary health care had the smallest physiotherapy workforce-to-population ratio (2007: p > 0.001 and 2016: p = 0.003), even though it had the largest growth trend in annual average (0.9% p > 0.001), followed by public and private tertiary health care sectors (0.8% p > 0.001). The workforce in secondary health care was bigger in the private sector than in the public sector (0.6% p > 0.001 vs. 0.2% p = 0.004). Overall, all regions had greater growth of physiotherapy workforce-to-population ratio in public primary and tertiary health care sectors, and private secondary health care sector, mainly the Southeast, South and Central-West regions. Conclusion Although the physiotherapy workforce in Brazil is relatively small, there was a trend towards growth with differences among care levels, and public and private sectors. The physiotherapy workforce-to-population ratio is bigger in the private secondary health care sector, followed by public tertiary, secondary and primary health care sectors. Sub-national regions show similar trends to the national estimates, with minor variations by region.

Relationship between CSR motivations and corporate social performance: a study in the power industry in India

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moumita Acharyya ◽  
Tanuja Agarwala
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Corporate Social Performance ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Power Sector ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Self Interest ◽  
Public And Private Sector

PurposeThe paper aims to understand the different motivations / reasons for engaging in CSR initiatives by the organizations. In addition, the study also examines the relationship between CSR motivations and corporate social performance (CSP).Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from two power sector organizations: one was a private sector firm and the other was a public sector firm. A comparative analysis of the variables with respect to private and public sector organizations was conducted. A questionnaire survey was administered among 370 employees working in the power sector, with 199 executives from public sector and 171 from private sector.Findings“Philanthropic” motivation emerged as the most dominant CSR motivation among both the public and private sector firms. The private sector firm was found to be significantly higher with respect to “philanthropic”, “enlightened self-interest” and “normative” CSR motivations when compared with the public sector firms. Findings suggest that public and private sector firms differed significantly on four CSR motivations, namely, “philanthropic”, “enlightened self-interest”, “normative” and “coercive”. The CSP score was significantly different among the two power sector firms of public and private sectors. The private sector firm had a higher CSP level than the public sector undertaking.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies in the domain need to address differences in CSR motivations and CSP across other sectors to understand the role of industry characteristics in influencing social development targets of organizations. Research also needs to focus on demonstrating the relationship between CSP and financial performance of the firms. Further, the HR outcomes of CSR initiatives and measurement of CSP indicators, such as attracting and retaining talent, employee commitment and organizational climate factors, need to be assessed.Originality/valueThe social issues are now directly linked with the business model to ensure consistency and community development. The results reveal a need for “enlightened self-interest” which is the second dominant CSR motivation among the organizations. The study makes a novel contribution by determining that competitive and coercive motivations are not functional as part of organizational CSR strategy. CSR can never be forced as the very idea is to do social good. Eventually, the CSR approach demands a commitment from within. The organizations need to emphasize more voluntary engagement of employees and go beyond statutory requirements for realizing the true CSR benefits.

A STUDY OF THE PERCEPTION OF CHINESE-FILIPINOS ON BUSINESS IN METRO MANILA: ITS RELEVANCE TODAY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovita Varias De Guzman
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Metro Manila ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Public And Private Sector

This study seeks to survey and assess the preference, insights or views of the Chinese-Filipinos regarding business. It attempts to present the preferences or non-preferences of the respondents in the areas of study and its relevance to the community, to show a clearer picture of the Chinese-Filipinos in relation to business thus augmenting closer cooperation, expansion of understanding, and line of communication with Non-Chinese Filipinos. Analysis of the results may serve as an eye-opener for the public and private sector to initiate programs or actions for the creation of guidelines and policies for the awareness of those concerned.

scholarly journals VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1287-1291
Author(s):  
John Promise Chiparo ◽  
◽  
Marian Tukuta ◽  
Michael Musanzikwa ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Fleet Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Vehicle Fleet ◽  
Public And Private Sector

The purpose of this paper reviews the influence of Vehicle Fleet Management Practices, (VFMP). A systematic review of papers was performed analysing 56 articles from year 2014 to 2021. Vehicle Fleet Management Practices research has garnered interest from both academics and industrialists in both the public and private sector. This is demonstrated by the increasing number of academic papers published in recent years. The article discusses interesting findings, suggests and lays down a number of directions for future research. In addition, limitations of this work are presented. The conclusion of this study provides sufficient evidence on the need for further research addressing the interaction between vehicle fleet management practices and service delivery in public entities.

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