HEALTH-CARE TECHNOLOGY IN AUSTRALIA

被引:6
作者
HAILEY, D
机构
[1] Health Technology Division, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Canberra, ACT 2601
基金
英国医学研究理事会;
关键词
AUSTRALIA; HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY; HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT; HEALTH POLICY; DIFFUSION;
D O I
10.1016/0168-8510(94)00684-7
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
学科分类号
摘要
The health care system in Australia is pluralistic, complex, and only loosely organized. The Commonwealth government is primarily concerned with funding programs and the development of broad policies. The introduction and diffusion of health care technologies in Australia is determined by a complex interaction of market forces, public funding, and regulation. Australia became involved in health care technology assessment in 1982. In 1990, activities were reorganized and the Australian Health Technology Advisory Committee (AHTAC) was formed at the national level. Despite limited funding, Australia has had some significant successes in informing policy through appropriately targeted, well-timed assessment.
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页码:23 / 72
页数:50
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