Lessons from Selected Community Healthcare Innovations

Posted: 21 Jul 2018 Last revised: 7 Sep 2021

Date Written: June 30, 2018

Abstract

In addition to the existing 3 tier Public healthcare system in India i.e. primary, secondary and tertiary facilities, the Govt. of NCT of Delhi has initiated Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic (AAMC) for boosting reach of quality primary health care. These clinics the government website claims shall offer basic medical care based on standard treatment protocols and referral services. lab investigations via selected labs, free essential drugs, antenatal and postnatal care and Health information, education and awareness. However, AAMC is not the only one of its kind. Prime motive of this note is to asses and identify lessons if any to be learned from such initiatives.

Keywords: Primary Healthcare, Innovation, Poor

JEL Classification: M30, M38

Suggested Citation

Kar, Pravat Surya, Lessons from Selected Community Healthcare Innovations (June 30, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3206092

Pravat Surya Kar (Contact Author)

Goa Institute of Management ( email )

Sanquelim
Panaji, Goa, Goa 403505
India

HOME PAGE: http://www.gim.ac.in

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