A longstanding debate on health system organization relates to the benefits of integrating programs that emphasize specific interventions into mainstream health systems to increase access and improve health outcomes. This debate has long been characterized by polarization of views and...

Introduction to the health of a population -- Assessing the health system of a country -- How did we get here? : historical megatrends in health and medical care -- Developing a vision and goals -- Developing plans for change : a framework for designing a high-value health system -- Testing the...

Key Features:A great team of contributors who are specialists from all the critical branches or fields in biopharmacy, such as BioPharma Business Development; Centre for Health Management; Bioengineering; School of Medicine; and Intellectual Property Institute.

Tuberculosis is the most important infectious cause of adult deaths after HIV/AIDS in low- and middle-income countries. This paper evaluates the economic benefits of extending the World Health Organization's DOTS Strategy (a multi-component approach that includes directly observed treatment,...

Innovation is at the heart of all advances and has the capacity to solve problems facing humanity. Societies which have turned away from innovation and technological development have failed in their ability to support their populations. Understanding the nature of innovation in the life sciences...