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Study: Public-private partnerships key to Kuwait health reform
Kuwait's population growth and aging society, coupled with increased cases of chronic disease, will bring about a tremendous demand for an efficient medical care system, according to a study by the Kuwait Medical Association. In its report, the association concluded that the only way to provide for Kuwait's healthcare needs without adversely affecting economic progress is to increase bilateral participation between the private and public sectors. "When we attract partners who can bring world-class medical knowledge, management skills, and capital to the sector, we will be able to make first-rate healthcare available to everyone living in Kuwait," Mohammad Shamsah, MD, general secretary of the KMA, told the Kuwait Times. The study's findings were presented at Health Reform 2009, an event sponsored by the KMA to increase dialogue among key players and spur health reform in the country. [Read More]
Leading European surgeon warns against limiting doctors' hours
John Black, President of the Royal College of Surgeons, is arguing against the European Working Time Directive that is designed to reduce the hours worked by people to 48 in a week. Black called the 48-hour limit for doctors "insane," and that it would effectively wipe out all of the progress made on reducing waiting lists by the National Health Service. Faced with the choice between caring for emergency cases and dealing with elective cases because there will not be the time available to do both, "surgeons will put patient safety first and focus on looking after emergency patients," Black said. Currently, junior doctors work over the proposed limit, but the deadline for full implementation of the rule is August. [Read More]
Global Hospitals and Health City to set up multi-specialty center in India
India-based Global Hospitals and Health City has announced that it will set up a multi-specialty center with 1,000 beds in Perumbakkam, a suburb of the city of Chennai. "Initially, the center will function with 325 beds and within a span of about two years, the facility will be equipped with 1,000 beds offering healthcare services across 25 departments," said Global Hospitals and Health City Chairman and Managing Director K. Ravindranath, MD. The center will include intensive care units with more than 100 beds dedicated for various specialties, and a fleet of fully equipped ambulances stationed at various locations across the city providing free services to patients. [Read More]
Czech government passes anti-crisis program for healthcare
The Czech government has passed a package of measures against the impact of global recession on the healthcare sector proposed by Health Minister Daniela Filipiova.
The package, which was approved unanimously, includes an increased state payment to health insurance companies for children, students, and pensioners. With the anti-crisis plan, the Health Ministry wants to cope with the shortfall in the revenues of health insurance. [Read More]
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Global Health Headlines
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Costa Rica expects 100,000 medical travelers in next five years
Inside Costa Rica - March 13, 2009
Ghana seeks to become 'medical center of excellence'
Ghana News Agency - March 16, 2009
Failing hospital 'caused deaths,' NHS watchdog says
BBC News - March 17, 2009
Budget woes cut healthcare for illegal immigrants
AP/Yahoo News - March 15, 2009
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SOS: Public Hospitals
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On the brink even during good economic times, many public hospitals are operating in technical insolvency amid a painful recession. [Read More] |
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Beyond Obstetrics
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A changing female demographic has created new opportunities for hospitals to grow the women's health service line into much more than just labor and delivery. [Read More] |
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Audio Feature
Solve Shortage, Save Money: Barry Arbuckle, president and CEO of MemorialCare Medical Centers in Long Beach, CA, outlines successful cost-saving solutions to the shortage of nurses and nurse leaders. [Listen Now]
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