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What does the WHO define as stewardship in the context of health care?
The careful and responsible management of the well-being of the population
What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?
Externalities
Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?
Healthcare demand is based on need, not just wants and ability to pay
What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?
Active pursuit of system-wide improvements beyond typical public health and purchasing roles
Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?
To address uncertainty, externalities, information asymmetry, and demand criteria
What term in economics refers to the indirect benefits provided by the provision of healthcare, such as vaccination?
Externalities
Why do many national governments feel it is inappropriate to leave the provision of health care to the free market?
Health care demand is based on needs rather than wants and ability to pay
What does stewardship demand from governments in guiding the health system?
Active pursuit of system wide improvements beyond typical public health and purchasing roles
What is the WHO's definition of stewardship in the context of health care?
The careful and responsible management of the well-being of the population
Why is it important for government stewardship over health care to exist?
Health care demand is based on needs rather than wants and ability to pay, requiring responsible management
Learn about the justification for government stewardship over health care, including factors like uncertainty, externalities, information asymmetry, and demand criteria. Explore the concept of stewardship as defined by the World Health Organization and the role of government in managing the well-being of the population through guiding the health system.
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