Regionalization and the allocation of healthcare resources to meet population health needs.
This brief commentary examines why regionalization can improve the extent to which resources are allocated in line with need; highlights the challenges associated with the two stages of resource allocation within regionalized systems (allocation from the ministry to the regions and allocation within a region); and assesses the experience with needs-based funding in Canada under regionalized governance.
Hurley
Jeremiah
J
Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, Hamilton, Ontario ,Canada.
D002170:Canada; D005843:Geography; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012040:Regional Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D040841:Resource Allocation; D012941:Social Responsibility