Improving the fiscal and political sustainability of health systems through integrated population needs-based planning

Improving the fiscal and political sustainability of health systems through integrated population needs-based planning It is often argued that the demands for increased healthcare expenditure arising from an ageing population, advancing technologies, and increasing expectations, warrant higher healthcare budgets. The author of this briefing argues that this reactive approach is not sustainable, and that the perceived mismatch between resources and demand is due to poor health service planning. This briefing presents a framework to re-focus planning models on population needs.Please note that free registration is required to access this report. Office of Health Economics