Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2014;(4):49-54

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2014.04.009

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

Chunxiao WANG ; Kinglun NGOK ; Feng ZHOU

Keywords

Township health center; Malmquist index; Total factor productivity; Technical efficiency; Technical progress

Country

China

Language

Chinese

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.