Health-Care Delivery Systems

Fred Stevens, M.W. Kroneman, J. van der Zee

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Abstract

In this article, we address health-care delivery systems (HDS) as the organized response of society to the health problems of its population. We describe universal building blocks of HDSs, being governance, financing, human and capital resources, quality assurance, and health-care provision. The influence of societal and epidemiological changes on the focus of health care is addressed and differences between HDSs in high- and low-income countries are addressed. In high-income countries, different models of HDS can be defined, based on their position on three axes: financing, workforce payment, and governance. We conclude with the observation that in high-income countries, HDSs move forward due to the believe in solidarity and the changing view of the role of the state, but also due to ensuring financial sustainability. In middle and lower income countries, currently universal health coverage is the more important issue.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Encyclopedia of Public Health
EditorsStella R. Quah
Place of PublicationOxford
PublisherAcademic Press
Volume3
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)9780128037089
ISBN (Print)9780128036785
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

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