According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system, healthcare systems' goals are good health for the citizens, … See more

Sound information plays an increasingly critical role in the delivery of modern health care and efficiency of health systems. Health informatics – … See more

The management of any health system is typically directed through a set of policies and plans adopted by government, private sector business and other groups in areas such as personal … See more

Often health system has been defined with a reductionist perspective. Some authors have developed arguments to expand the concept of health systems, indicating additional dimensions that should be considered:
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There are generally five primary methods of funding health systems:
1. general taxation to the state, county or municipality
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Expand the OECD charts below to see the breakdown:
• "Government/compulsory": Government spending and compulsory health insurance.
• "Voluntary": Voluntary health insurance and private funds … See more

Since 2000, more and more initiatives have been taken at the international and national levels in order to strengthen national health systems as the core components of the global health system. Having this scope in mind, it is essential to have a clear, and … See more