Understanding Multinational Companies in Public Health Systems
Author Information
Author(s): Jane Lethbridge
Primary Institution: University of Greenwich, UK
Hypothesis
Global private interests enter national health policy settings through the use of expertise and additional skills for national health systems dealing with growing demographic pressures and demands for health care.
Conclusion
The study shows that analyzing the strategic objectives of health care companies can help explain their actions and motives towards public health care systems.
Supporting Evidence
- The study developed five case studies of multinational health care companies involved in public health care systems.
- Porter's Five Forces framework was used to analyze company strategies.
- Health service commissioners need to understand the dynamic process of multinational companies in public health care.
Takeaway
This study looks at how big health companies are getting involved in public health care and what strategies they use to do that.
Methodology
The study used a case study approach with qualitative methods, including interviews and document analysis.
Limitations
The study is limited to five case studies and may not represent all multinational health care companies.
Participant Demographics
The companies studied include Capio, ISS Healthcare, Fresenius, Parkway Holdings, and BUPA, representing various national origins.
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