A case study of Jamaica's health financing system and its impact on the performance of the general health system
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Abstract:
This Paper aims to outline Jamaica’s health financing system by describing how it carries out the various functions to achieve its objectives and determine whether achievements have had any impact on the performance of the general health system. The Study is based on a desk review of policy and budgetary documents and augmented with personal experience of the Jamaican health sector.
Authors:
Cushnie, A.
Country:
Jamaica
Category:
Research
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Institute:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Keywords:
finance
,
health
,
health services
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Organization:
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PAGE:
66
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2010
Region:
Caribbean
Right:
© 2010 Cushnie
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Title:
A case study of Jamaica's health financing system and its impact on the performance of the general health system
Training:
Master of science in International Health (MIH)