The Eye-Opening Truth About Private Surgical Facilities in Canada.
Healthc Policy
; 19(3): 33-41, 2024 02.
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| ID: mdl-38721732
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the contentious issue of using contracted surgical facilities (CSFs) for scheduled eye surgeries within Canada's publicly funded healthcare system. Despite the debate over the use of CSFs, there is a stark lack of Canadian-focused empirical evidence to guide policy decisions. This paper uses the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's healthcare system performance conceptual model - access, quality and cost/expenditures - as a framework to explore the debates surrounding CSFs. It highlights the mixed evidence from international studies and proposes recommendations for policy makers to ensure equitable access, maintain high-quality care and achieve cost-effectiveness. The paper underscores the necessity for informed policy making supported by robust empirical research, stakeholder engagement and continuous policy evaluation to address the challenges posed by the integration of CSFs into Canada's healthcare landscape.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Healthc Policy
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Healthcare policy (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article