Tackling Wasteful Spending on Health Contributor(s): Oecd (Author) |
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ISBN: 9264266275 ISBN-13: 9789264266278 Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development OUR PRICE: $68.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2017 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Total Quality Management - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
LCCN: 2014491544 |
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 8.25" W x 11" (1.52 lbs) 304 pages |
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Publisher Description: Following a brief pause after the economic crisis, health expenditure is rising again in most OECD countries. Yet, a considerable part of this health expenditure makes little or no contribution to improving people's health. In some cases, it even results in worse health outcomes. Countries could potentially spend significantly less on health care with no impact on health system performance, or on health outcomes. This report systematically reviews strategies put in place by countries to limit ineffective spending and waste. On the clinical front, preventable errors and low-value care are discussed. The operational waste discussion reviews strategies to obtain lower prices for medical goods and to better target the use of expensive inputs. Finally, the report reviews countries experiences in containing administrative costs and integrity violations in health. |