Program budgeting and marginal analysis: a priority-setting framework for Canadian regional health authorities

Craig Mitton*, Cam Donaldson, Stafford Dean, Bruce West

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Abstract

Health regions in Canada are responsible for meeting the needs of local populations with limited resources. However, relatively little attention has been given to this within-region resource allocation problem. An economic approach to needs assessment, namely program budgeting and marginal analysis, may be of benefit. Its potential for use in Canada is examined, in particular with examples from two Alberta health regions, the Calgary Regional Health Authority and the Chinook Health Region.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-31
Number of pages8
JournalHealthcare Management Forum
Volume13
Issue number4
Early online dateDec 2000
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Policy

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