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Understanding The Value Of Multi-Sector Partnerships To Improve Population Health, Glen P. Mays
Understanding The Value Of Multi-Sector Partnerships To Improve Population Health, Glen P. Mays
Health Management and Policy Presentations
We review recent research concerning multi-sectoral partnerships aimed at improving health status on a population-wide basis, with a particular focus on implementation strategies and on health and economic impact. While still preliminary and emerging, research indicates that large health benefits are possible through collective actions that engage the medical, public health, and social sectors. Mechanisms for aligning incentives, dividing responsibilities equitably, and measuring progress regularly appear critical to success.
The Globalization Of Healthcare: International Agreements & Ontario Academic Health Science Centres, Andrew D. Scarffe
The Globalization Of Healthcare: International Agreements & Ontario Academic Health Science Centres, Andrew D. Scarffe
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Health systems are beginning to recognize the tremendous opportunity that globalization and international activities present for Academic Health Science Centres. This study explored the nature of international agreements within Ontario Academic Health Science Centres (OAHSC) and presents the exploratory findings to begin to develop an academically defensible body of literature on the topic. This study employed a constructivist grounded theory qualitative methodology, interviewing 14 participants who hold leadership positions within OAHSCs that actively participate in, or interface with, institutions that participate in international agreements (IAs). A conceptual framework is proposed that highlights the: (1) drivers, (2) barriers, (3) international activities, …