Dobson's choice: health
Article Abstract:
National Health reforms proposed by UK Health Secretary Frank Dobson are actually subtle reworkings of the system often criticized by Labour. The central issue is the elimination of the internal market, which allows general practitioners (GPs) and local authorities to purchase services from hospitals and clinics. Under a proposal announced on Dec 9, 1997, primary care groups consisting of roughly five GPs will still purchase services, but also reduce costs. The new plan cuts management costs to between 3 and 10 pounds sterling per patient per year. The cuts may be short-sighted, as a study shows costs must be more than 3 pounds to ensure good service.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Comments on Danzon, Maki, Murray, and Allen
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A commentary on two separate articles on disability insurance is presented. The article by Patricia M. Danzon is a theoretical study on the economic effects of public disability insurance in the US, while that by Dennis R. Maki is an empirical analysis of disability insurance in Canada. Likewise discussed were two other articles on welfare programs. The article by Charles Murray examines the American welfare program, while that by Douglas W. Allen looks into the Canadian welfare program.
Publication Name: Journal of Labor Economics
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0734-306X
Year: 1993
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Who's fit to teach
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Disatisfaction with instructors' competence has prompted the establishment of a dance exercise instructors' training course. 'Fit to Perform' includes theory, practice and business applications with emphasis on presentation and teaching skills. Expert tuition in specialist areas such as sporting injuries is included. Course duration is 100 hours over two weeks.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 1992
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