Research on the classification of urban community public health service programs / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To define urban community public health service programs by classification so as to better the mechanism of compensation for community health services. Mothods A preliminary classification of community health service programs was made in accordance with public product theories, which was then further improved by means of interviews with focal groups. Results At present a total of 99 community health service programs were offered in the cities under investigation, of which 45 were public health service programs, 21 para-public health service programs, and 33 private health service programs. Conclusion On condition that basic public health service is guaranteed, the government can make corresponding adjustments in compensation for public and para-public health service programs in light of economic development.