Health, wealth and strategy

Article Abstract:

Asthma care accounts for 2% of the British health budget and is a major, chronic illness amongst children. Having a health strategy which encompasses recent scientific data about a condition can help health authorities to ensure that they provide the most effective treatments and prevention measures. Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has a health strategy for dealing with asthma and this has enabled doctors to work together with other groups on asthma awareness, prevention and service provision.

Social policy, Asthma, Portsmouth, England

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Strategy targets maternal health in Americas

Article Abstract:

A group of global agencies is embarking on a new strategy to improve maternal health and prevent continuing maternal deaths. This strategy recommended efforts such as ensuring all births be attended by a skilled health professional with necessary drug, equipment, supplies and referral services to save women's life.

United States, Maternal and infant welfare, Maternal welfare, Maternal health services

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Management service organizations: effective strategy to assume and manage full risk agreements?

Article Abstract:

Management services organization (MSOs) might be one way to manage risk agreements between hospitals or medical groups and health plans. MSOs may open up areas for collaboration that will eventually impact patient care. The features of an MSO organization are explored.

Health aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Cost control

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