Posted by nadeem on March 5, 2007
After backing the privatization movement, let me begin this post by highlighting one of the region’s most commendable achievements in the public health care sector:
Oman’s hike to the WHO’s 2001 top 10 list of global health care systems.
In the 1970s, Oman’s health care system was struggling with high infant mortality rates, low life expectancies and a poorly-developed vaccination agenda. With the arrival of highly trained and motivated health care leaders who refocused the MOH’s resources into prevention programs, the nation reversed its deficits and now boasts the most efficient health care system in the Middle East, placing Oman at the 8th position on the WHO’s overall best performing systems worldwide. Our neighbors continue today to lead the way in preventative medicine and medical education. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by nadeem on March 2, 2007
what holds true of financial or educational institutions holds equally true of the health care sector. the benefits of privatization in reversing the negative effects of a cumbersome public administration, with its complex and, far too often, outdated regulations, lack of incentive or efficient quality assurance measures, have been clearly proven time and again in select nations.
the Saudis, who already operate some of the most advanced health care facilities in the region, have recently announced that in the next year all 200 public hospitals will be turned into for-profit corporations. this is part of the Kingdom’s vision to raise the standard of care and attempt to standardize the quality of care throughout their health care system. click here for more info
following in their footsteps is Dubai’s Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS) which plans to privatize its four hospitals to overcome massive losses incurred from years of (dys)functioning as not-for-profit organizations. per the Gulf News report, the hospitals generated revenues covering a mere 20% of their total expenditures. click here for more info
ways governmental agencies can undertake such privatization activities are numerous and include: Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by nadeem on August 21, 2006
Qatar collaborates with UPMC 
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