Review of Government’s Engagement in the Private Health Sector in Belgium
Although the report should focus on one specific country, you may make comparisons with other countries so as to derive a critical analysis. Statistics or other forms of concrete evidence should be presented to support the statements made in your discussions and analysis.
The research aims are as follows.
1. Review the government’s participation in the private healthcare sector within the country, such as any policies to encourage the growth of private healthcare, offering government sponsorship, implementing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, etc.
o Practical Element: Collect evidence to evaluate the major achievements of the government in promoting or incorporating private healthcare services, and investigate future challenges for the country in this area. You may compare the government’s achievements with other countries.
2. Examine the various levels of responsibility and ethical issues where there is a certain level of collaboration between public and private healthcare sources.
o Practical Element: Present a relevant case study that demonstrates the government’s efforts in any collaborative efforts with private healthcare sector, and identify issues that may arise (or have arisen) in terms of ethics and responsibilities.
