Equity and efficiency of health resource allocation in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle of China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the fairness and efficiency of health resource allocation (HRAE) in Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle after the new healthcare reform. This study also aimed to identify existing problems, providing empirical evidence for the government to formulate regional health plans scientifically and reasonably.

Methods

The fairness of health resource allocation was analyzed using the Gini coefficient, Theil index, and agglomeration degree from population and geographical area perspectives. The three-stage data envelopment analysis and the Malmquist productivity index were used to analyze HRAE from static and dynamic perspectives.

Results

The Gini coefficient for population allocation in Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle was 0.066-0.283, and

SUBMITTER: Wang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384592 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature