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Role of the national regulatory authority for vaccines
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 3, Page 128-137, September 2017. Purpose Before vaccines are marketed and used, they must be evaluated and approved by a national regulatory authority (NRA). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the NRA in the USA responsible for overseeing and regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of vaccines. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Expert review. Findings Developed countries have established governmental regulatory agencies to review and determine the safety and effectiveness of vaccines to ensure that the ma...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - August 22, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Clinical governance reviews
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, Page 121-124, June 2017. (Source: International Journal of Health Governance)
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

An Undisciplined Economist: Robert G. Evans on Health Economics, Health Care Policy and Population Health
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, Page 118-120, June 2017. (Source: International Journal of Health Governance)
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Editorial
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, Page 70-71, June 2017. (Source: International Journal of Health Governance)
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Evidence-based management of Caribbean health systems: barriers and opportunities
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, Page 104-117, June 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and assess barriers and opportunities for evidence-based management (EBMgt) and decision-making in healthcare systems of the small island developing states (SIDSs) of English-speaking Caribbean. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized grounded theory to collect and analyze data on experiences and perceptions of 20 senior managers/leaders from seven Ministries of health in the region. It used semi-structured, in-depth interviews comprising open-ended questions. Data analysis compri...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

A cross-sectional survey on ZIKV in Honduras
This study is the first of its kind in Central America to inform any national risk communication strategy since the inception of the ZIKV response, particularly among at risk populations. (Source: International Journal of Health Governance)
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Illuminating the dark corners: using research to facilitate sustainable health care
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose The purpose of the IJHG Review is to provide an overview of the current journal content and to identify themes common to the individual articles Design/methodology/approach A review of current articles Findings NA Research limitations/implications NA Practical implications The review provides readers with a preview of the content which can help to direct them to the most relevant articles for their needs. Originality/value The IJHG Review is unique in the Emerald portfolio. No other journal presents a synopsis of contents in this way. (...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Review of 'An Undisciplined Economist: Robert G Evans on Health Economics, Health Care Policy and Population Health'
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, June 2017. (Source: International Journal of Health Governance)
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Evidence-based management of Caribbean health systems: barriers and opportunities.
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and assess barriers and opportunities for evidence-based management and decision-making in health care systems of the small island developing states of English-speaking Caribbean. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized grounded theory to collect and analyze data on experiences and perceptions of 20 senior managers/leaders from seven Ministries of health in the region. It used semi-structured, in-depth interviews comprising open-ended questions. Data analysis comprised open, focused and theoret...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Team care approach to population health and care management
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 22, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose As the US health system moves to value-based care and aligns payment with quality, the role of the primary care provider (PCP) is becoming ever more important. The purpose is to outline a successful population health and care management strategy depending on accountable teams to standard work-flow and agreed upon process and outcome measures in order to achieve the triple aim of improved health, patient experience and value. Design/methodology/approach Two major areas of focus for primary care are 1) ensuring that all patients receive appro...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research