Managing and financing health to reduce the impact of poverty in the Caribbean: Implementing decentralization and financing strategies while protecting the poor : policy document
- Washington D.C : PAHO, August 1999.
- 35 p. tbls.
This policy document explores the complex relationship between health, poverty and decentralization in the Caribbean. It purposes strategies for implementing decentralized health systems and financing mechanism that prioritize the need of the poor. The document argues that effective decentralization can improve health care services, enhance efficiency, and empower local communities. The proposal financing strategies aim to balance the need for sustainable funding with the protection of the poor through targeted subsides, risk pooling, and social health insurance programs.
General
Poverty Alleviation
Management
Health Financing
Health Policy
Health Services
Caribbean
02310-XI
This policy document explores the complex relationship between health, poverty and decentralization in the Caribbean. It purposes strategies for implementing decentralized health systems and financing mechanism that prioritize the need of the poor. The document argues that effective decentralization can improve health care services, enhance efficiency, and empower local communities. The proposal financing strategies aim to balance the need for sustainable funding with the protection of the poor through targeted subsides, risk pooling, and social health insurance programs.
General
Poverty Alleviation
Management
Health Financing
Health Policy
Health Services
Caribbean
02310-XI