INNOVATIONS AND INVESTMENTS IN HEALTH CARE

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INNOVATIONS AND INVESTMENTS IN HEALTH CARE

Journal Title: Българско списание за обществено здраве (Bulgarian Journal of Public Health) - Year 2013, Vol 0, Issue 1

Abstract

Human capital in the form of healthy, well-educated working population is an important prerequisite for economic growth. The negative impact of poor health in each society has definitely proven to be costly both socially and economically and has been expressed in direct, indirect and intangible costs. Health policy makers and researchers should identify and promote innovations in health care, which justify the value of social costs, and prevent the introduction of those that are facing many challenges. When determining the investment policy in health care distinctions must be drawn between “investment in health” and “investment for health” and “investment in the healthcare system”. The transformation of “investment in health” to “investment for health” will bring additional benefits to the healthcare sector and increase socio-economic status of the community. Adequate investments in healthcare can lead to economic returns comparable to other types of resources. Targeted investments areas are: 1) educational programs in public health, 2) new approaches to health financing, largely in the direction of greater private sector participation and personal responsibility, 3) modernizing and restructuring the hospital sector, 4) information and data, 5) providing the primary healthcare and infrastructure - the shifting of funds and resources towards higher quality and more professional services related to primary healthcare. It is an imperative to adopt and implement a national plan that is consistent, measurable and requires sustained financial support over a long period and political commitment.

Authors and Affiliations

Plamen Dimitrov, Petko Salchev

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EP ID EP476325
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