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International developments in health policy: forces driving change
1Institute of Liver Studies, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London.
Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
|November 1, 1996
Summary
This conference explored forces driving health policy change in the UK and USA, focusing on cost containment strategies for healthcare systems. It followed a 1994 review of 1990s health systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Healthcare Management
- Comparative Health Systems
Background:
- The 1996 conference, "International Developments in Health Policy: Forces Driving Change," convened at the Royal College of Physicians, London.
- It served as a follow-on to the 1994 conference, "International Developments in Health Care: A Review of Health Systems in the 1990s."
Framework:
- The conference aimed to analyze key factors influencing health care delivery in the United Kingdom and the United States.
- A central theme was the shared imperative for cost containment within both nations' healthcare systems.
Implementation:
- Discussions focused on identifying and understanding the forces shaping current health policy.
- The comparative analysis aimed to draw insights from the UK and USA healthcare models.
Implications:
- Findings contribute to understanding international health policy dynamics and cost-containment strategies.
- The proceedings offer valuable insights for healthcare professionals and policymakers addressing system-wide changes.