1. What are the main differences between passive and strategic purchasing? 2. Mention and discuss three key strategic purchasing actions in relation to providers. 4. Strategic purchasing requires the purchaser to actively engage in 3 main relationships, mention the relationships. 5. Briefly discuss three sets of decisions involved in strategic purchasing. 6. List 3 key strategic purchasing actions that can promote strategic purchasing by the government. In not more than 50 words explain each. 7. Discuss two ways that strategic purchasing can contribute to improving universal health coverage objectives 8. Indicate if there are any changes that you would recommend to purchasers in your country (South Africa) in terms of service entitlement specification and why?
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- Objectives: Passive = maintain status quo; Strategic = improve health outcomes, equity, efficiency, financial protection. - Benefit design: Passive = implicit, untargeted packages; Strategic = explicit, prioritized, evidence-based entitlements. - Provider Show more…
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