Dynamic change on the productivity of township health centers after China’s health care sys-tem reform：Based on the nonparametric Malmquist index in Guangzhou, Guangdong Prov-ince, 2009-2013
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2014.04.009
- VernacularTitle:新医改以来乡镇卫生院效率动态变化--基于广东省广州市2009-2013年的Malmquist指数分析
- Author:
Chunxiao WANG
;
Kinglun NGOK
;
Feng ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Township health center;
Malmquist index;
Total factor productivity;
Technical efficiency;
Technical progress
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2014;(4):49-54
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the productivity of township health services in Guangzhou. Methods:We use a nonparametric Malmquist index approach to analyze total factor productivity change in Guangzhou’s township health service. The panel data was collected between 2009 and 2013. Results: The average growth rate of Guangzhou’s township health service was 18 . 7% from 2009 to 2013 . This growth was mainly due to improved technical progress but not technical efficiency. Pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency have not developed simultaneously. Conclusion:The change in the total factor productivity was positively affected by technical progress, not by strategic management and business decisions inside township health centers.
