Employment Impacts Of Health Policy Developments
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Employment Impacts Of Health Policy Developments
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Author : United States. National Commission for Manpower Policy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Employment Impacts Of Health Policy Developments written by United States. National Commission for Manpower Policy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Employment (Economic theory) categories.
Analysing Health Policy
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Author : Simon Barraclough
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Australia
Release Date : 2008
Analysing Health Policy written by Simon Barraclough and has been published by Elsevier Australia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Health planning categories.
"Analysing health policy explores Australian health policy using a novel, problem-orientated approach. It shows the problem-solving techniques that are used when developing policy and demonstrates the skills of analysis and decision making.Introductory chapters explain the problem-orientated approach to health policy development and introduce the policy making process. Case studies then explore developments in health policy in both priority and topical areas. Chapters illustrate how policy-makers respond to perennial and emerging policy problems and demonstrate problem-solving approaches to the conception, development and implementation of health policy."--Provided by publisher.
Exploring Health Policy Development In Europe
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Author : Anne Wood-Ritsatakis
language : en
Publisher: OMS-WHO Europe
Release Date : 2000
Exploring Health Policy Development In Europe written by Anne Wood-Ritsatakis and has been published by OMS-WHO Europe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Medical categories.
Countries in Europe have long recognized that good health care, though essential, is not in itself sufficient to improve health or to reduce the increasing gaps in health status between the rich and the poor. In 1984, together with WHO, they adopted and many attempted actively to implement, what has become known as the health for all policy. This called for a radical shift from health services planning to an approach based on setting objectives and targets for health, requiring partnerships with industry, agriculture and commerce and settings such as workplaces and schools. It also required changes in behaviour and action to ensure a fairer distribution of the determinants of health, such as income, education, employment opportunities, and adequate food and housing. This volume provides a broad overview of how the 51 countries in the WHO European Region set about this ambitious task. The study's findings are based on replies to checklists sent to the Member States, a set of country profiles (given as an annex), published policy documents, and case studies written by people who were involved in the process in their own countries or regions. Examining how countries used some of the policy instruments open to them as they strove to close the health gaps, the study explores how far the rhetoric was accompanied by the necessary action and whether countries were able to move from their traditional ways of working, and poses questions as to whether this approach will be sufficient to meet the challenges of the future.
Labour Market Changes And Job Insecurity
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Author : Jane E. Ferrie
language : en
Publisher: WHO Regional Office Europe
Release Date : 1999
Labour Market Changes And Job Insecurity written by Jane E. Ferrie and has been published by WHO Regional Office Europe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Medical categories.
This work is the result of a symposium focusing on the anxieties that arise from changes in the world of work in Europe. The book seeks to draw attention to the changing nature of work, trends in labour market policies and the increase in job insecurity, which creates chronic unemployment.
Health Impact Assessment In The United States
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Author : Catherine L. Ross
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2014-03-12
Health Impact Assessment In The United States written by Catherine L. Ross and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-12 with Medical categories.
A new public policy initiative is proposed, or a large-scale construction project. What is its potential impact on the health of the population? Are there adverse effects to address, health benefits to be promoted, some combination of both? A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a cross-disciplinary means of answering these and other complex questions, so programs, projects, or policies can be adjusted accordingly. Health Impact Assessment in the United States analyzes the goals, tools, and methods of HIA, and the competencies that are central to establishing best practices. It sets out the core principles that differentiate HIA from environmental and similar assessments, fleshing them out with case examples from the U.S. and abroad. Details of each step of the HIA process take follow-through into account, giving readers insights into not only collecting and evaluating data, but also communicating findings effectively to decision-makers and stakeholders. The book's expert coverage includes: The importance of HIA to policy development. Introduction to public health, community planning, and health assessment. Overview of the core concepts of HIA, with illustrative examples. Step-by-step guide to conducting an HIA, from screening to evaluation. Emerging technologies shaping HIA tools and procedures. Appendices featuring sample assessment sections and other resources. The HIA has an increasingly vital place in the future of health-related policy, making Health Impact Assessment in the United States a valued manual and critical ideabook for students and practitioners in public health, public policy, urban planning, and community planning. “This book charts the growth of HIA in the United States, and provides invaluable guidance on conducting HIAs and utilizing their results. Very highly recommended.” Howard Frumkin, MD, DrPH, Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health “This new book by three internationally recognized leaders in the field provides a practical guide to using this tool to identify important but often unrecognized opportunities and risks for health created by decisions in transportation, housing, energy, and other sectors.” Aaron Wernham, Director of the Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts. “This book makes an important contribution to the health impact assessment field and is a great resource for practitioners, researchers and students... it helps the reader to not only understand HIA but to do it.” Ben Harris-Roxas, Conjoint Lecturer, Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales; Health Section Co‐Chair, International Association for Impact Assessment; Consultant, Harris‐Roxas Health. “Health Impact Assessment in the United States is an important resource... helping to uncover hidden causes of health inequities in proposals and identifying potential solutions before the proposals are implemented.” Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO, PolicyLink
The Underlying Dynamics Of Health Care Systems In Developing Countries Health Policy Planning And The Impact Of Social Economic Status Ses On Health Disparities
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Author : Mukasa Aziz Hawards
language : en
Publisher: diplom.de
Release Date : 2014-05-01
The Underlying Dynamics Of Health Care Systems In Developing Countries Health Policy Planning And The Impact Of Social Economic Status Ses On Health Disparities written by Mukasa Aziz Hawards and has been published by diplom.de this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-01 with Business & Economics categories.
The impact of health policy and planning are tremendous remedies through which the health care systems derive their primary potentials in the health promotion ventures and interventions. The programs designed in the health arena are tentatively equivocal and submissive to the implications influenced by the policy development criteria and much more open to the planning process. Every day, healthcare organizations are faced with crucial decisions about improving their systems of care and a lack of critical information to guide them. The research they need should be designed to help them provide better care to the patients in their organization, effectively and efficiently. Where does the Medicaid and the medical care strategies, as pursued in the United States of America, have their remedies through policy structure and together with the political culture associated to the system, or perhaps how possible is it that japan has the highest life expectancy co-efficient. The book is more of a fact file as results were generated by the health care research from suitable sectors and comparisons derived from the well-off health care states mainly from the OECD fraternity, as these bare differences due to policy even when their economic bases differ by small percentages. This work should be helpful in directing and providing us with traceable landmarks to follow while seeking to avert the challenges that weaponize the communicable disease prevalence in the society for both the developed and the low developed states.
Investment For Health And Well Being
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Author : Dyakova M
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2017-09-27
Investment For Health And Well Being written by Dyakova M and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Governments across the WHO European Region need to take urgent action to address the growing public health inequality economic and environmental challenges in order to achieve sustainable development (meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs) and to ensure health and well-being for present and future generations. Based on a scoping review this report concludes that current investment policies and practices (doing business as usual) are unsustainable with high costs to individuals families communities societies the economy and the planet. Investment in public health policies that are based on values and evidence provides effective and efficient inclusive and innovative solutions that can drive social economic and environmental sustainability. Investing for health and well-being is a driver and an enabler of sustainable development and vice versa and it empowers people to achieve the highest attainable standard of health for all.
Mobility Of Health Professionals
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Author : Frits Tjadens
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-11-28
Mobility Of Health Professionals written by Frits Tjadens and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-28 with Medical categories.
This book on mobility of health professionals reviews, analyses and summarises published information and data as well as collected interview data from stake holders, including politicians, policy makers, health service managers and migrant health workers. It is based on the research carried out under the umbrella of the EU-funded project “Mobility of Health Professionals (MoHProf). The partners involved in the MoHProf project gathered evidence from 25 countries around basic questions and knowledge gaps relating to the international migration of health professionals, which involved an analysis of migration flows and evaluation of policies addressing migration. This book provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the mobility streams, the motives and driving forces behind them and the impact on and challenges for health systems and draws conclusions and provides recommendations for future strategic planning, monitoring and the management of mobility of health professionals as well as further research and policy development needs.
Health And Economic Development In South Eastern Europe
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Author : Council of Europe Development Bank
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2006
Health And Economic Development In South Eastern Europe written by Council of Europe Development Bank and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Medical categories.
The economic benefits to be gained from investment in public health are increasingly being recognised, as well as its importance for social cohesion, and these objectives play a central role in the European Union's Lisbon agenda. This study seeks to demonstrate the economic importance of the health sector for the countries of south-eastern Europe, by examining trends and patterns of disease burden and socioeconomic inequalities in health, the development of health systems and health policies, as well as options for policy development in order to meet future health challenges in the region.
Key Policies For Addressing The Social Determinants Of Health And Health Inequities
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Author : Centers of Disease Control
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2017-09-27
Key Policies For Addressing The Social Determinants Of Health And Health Inequities written by Centers of Disease Control and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-27 with Law categories.
Evidence indicates that actions within four main themes (early child development fair employment and decent work social protection and the living environment) are likely to have the greatest impact on the social determinants of health and health inequities. A systematic search and analysis of recommendations and policy guidelines from intergovernmental organizations and international bodies identified practical policy options for action on social determinants within these four themes. Policy options focused on early childhood education and care; child poverty; investment strategies for an inclusive economy; active labour market programmes; working conditions; social cash transfers; affordable housing; and planning and regulatory mechanisms to improve air quality and mitigate climate change. Applying combinations of these policy options alongside effective governance for health equity should enable WHO European Region Member States to reduce health inequities and synergize efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.