Decades-long health system reforms in the Philippines, including the corporatization of government hospitals and privatization of public health services.
Assessing healthcare reforms to guide future decisions on access, efficiency, and quality.
Evaluate the impact of healthcare reforms on access to care, efficiency of service delivery, and overall quality of healthcare.
Understand the effects of corporatizing government hospitals and privatizing public health services.
Inform the government’s decision-making process regarding future healthcare reforms.
Collaborative Evaluation of Healthcare Reforms with the Philippine Department of Health
The project employed a collaborative approach with the Philippine Department of Health. The methodology likely involved a combination of data analysis, including examining health indicators and financial performance, as well as qualitative research methods such as conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups with patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers. This comprehensive approach provided a holistic understanding of the impact of healthcare reforms on various stakeholders and system-level outcomes.
The project generated valuable insights into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with the Philippines’ healthcare reform trajectory.
By identifying the successes and challenges of corporatization and privatization, the project informed evidence-based policymaking and contributed to the development of more effective healthcare strategies.
