Journal of health services research & policy
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J Health Serv Res Policy · Jan 2008
Introducing priority setting and resource allocation in home and community care programs.
To use evidence from research to identify and implement priority setting and resource allocation that incorporates both ethical practices and economic principles. ⋯ PBMA is an improvement over previous practice. Managers of Home and Community Care are committed to using the process for the 2008-09 fiscal year operating budget and expanding its use to include mental health and addictions services. In addition, managers of public health prevention and promotion services are considering using the process.