Among the key questions raised in this chapter regarding decentralization are: what powers
are decentralized and to whom are these powers decentralized? Following on from these …

The most appropriate decentralization of policymaking powers is an important unresolved
policy question for most health systems. At one extreme lies the UK National Health Service …

Although decentralization has been widely implemented in health systems, there is little
agreement as to how it should be defined or the outcomes it should produce. This article …

Decentralization is a central plank of many health sector reforms. It is believed to be an
effective means to stimulate improvements in the delivery of services, to secure better …

Decentralization in health care: strategies and outcomes Page 1 European Observatory on
Health Systems and Policies Series Decentralization in health care ization in health care ece …

This is the first book to examine the processes of territorial federalization and
decentralization of health systems in Europe drawing from an interdisciplinary economics …

Decentralization has held an honoured place in the strategic thinking of European health
policy-makers for many years. It has been an integral part of social health insurance systems …

There is no doubt that the Czech health sector offers a higher quality of care now than it did
ten years ago. The system is equitable, ensuring access to comprehensive care for the …

Decentralization is often presented as a “magic bullet” that can address a wide variety of
different problems in health systems. This chapter explores the driving forces behind …

This chapter presents a conceptual framework for characterizing decentralization in health
systems. The introductory section outlines the content of the chapter, highlighting the main …