title: A New Source of Nonprofit Neurosurgical Funding.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to propose and qualify a novel funding mechanism for international neurosurgical nonprofits. The article first identifies and explains neurosurgeons' means for practicing in the developing world through a literature review. After this examination of the current funding methods for surgical care in low-income regions, the work transitions to an explanation of the applications and limitations of a new resource: the internal wealth of a developing country. This wealth may be leveraged by way of a for-profit hospital to create sustainable and domestic funding for nonprofit neurosurgical training. The applicability of the proposed mechanism extends beyond the field of neurosurgery to nonprofits in any health-related discipline. Factors influencing the viability of this mechanism (including local disease burden, economic trajectory, and political stability) are examined to create a baseline set of conditions for success.
authors: Virginia Neurospine, Forest, Virginia, USA; Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Electronic address: afernando2@luc.edu.
authors: Amali M
authors: AM
authors: Fernando
authors: Department of PA Medicine, School of Graduate Health Sciences, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
authors: Joyce S
authors: JS
authors: Nicholas
authors: Madaktari Africa, Centra Health, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: O'Brien
authors: Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Muhimbili Complex, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
authors: Hamisi
authors: H
authors: Shabani
authors: Jakaya Kikwete Cardiology Institute, Upanga West, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
authors: Mohamed
authors: M
authors: Janabi
authors: Jakaya Kikwete Cardiology Institute, Upanga West, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Kisenge
authors: Virginia Neurospine, Forest, Virginia, USA.
authors: Dilantha B
authors: DB
authors: Ellegala
authors: Virginia Neurospine, Forest, Virginia, USA.
authors: R Daniel
authors: RD
authors: Bass
mesh_terms: D002608:Charities / Q000191:economics; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000191:economics; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000191:economics; D005378:Financial Support; D005381:Financing, Organized / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods; D037921:Gift Giving; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007391:International Cooperation; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000191:economics; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000191:economics* / Q000193:education; D009939:Organizations, Nonprofit / Q000191:economics
keywords: Funding mechanisms; Global treatment comparison; Nonprofit neurosurgery; Sociopolitical trends