On government procurement of primary public health services in rural areas

VernacularTitle:政府购买农村基本公共卫生服务的实践与思考
Author: Jian WU ; Yao SONG ; Guoxing MU ; Ge WU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Government procurement; Rural areas; Primary public health service; Practice
From: Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2010;26(9):641-644
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This article introduces the trial and practice of government procurement of primary public health service in Wushe County, Henan province,making an in-depth analysis for the outcomes of the new model to provide rural public health service, namely"Procurement service+Performance-based contract management". Authors recommend: Enhancing appropriate techniques training for primary public health services at both township and village levels;normalizing service contracts for both levels ; enhancing dual-referrals management; building the information management system for rural public health services,in an effort to provide quality-assured public health services to residents in both rural and urban areas in China.