Designing Financial-Incentive Programs for Return of Medical Service in Underserved Areas: Seven Management Functions


 
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English

Authors:

Barnighausen T, Bloom DE

Series/Journal Title:

Human Resources for Health

Volume:

7

Issue:

52

Pages:

29

Description:

Health worker shortages are one of the main constraints in achieving worldwide population health goals. Financial-incentive programs for return of service can alleviate local and regional health worker shortages through a number of mechanisms. This article draws on studies of financial-incentive programs and other initiatives with similar objectives to discuss management functions that are essential for the long-term success of financial-incentive programmes. [adapted from abstract]

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