The Performance Of Public Health Care System In Kerala – The Role Of Government Interventions
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This study explores the empirical relationship between State Health Policy (SHP) and the Performance of Government Hospitals (PGH) by conducting research in the State of Kerala. The research findings indicate a strong positive correlation between SHP and PGH, with a direct and significant effect of the SHP on the PGH. This research establishes that the State of Kerala's proactive health policy interventions have a considerable impact on the performance of the public healthcare system and, in particular, government hospitals. These findings are not only of local significance but also hold relevance for healthcare policy development and implementation in similar contexts worldwide. The positive associations unveiled in this study underscore the pivotal role of state health policy as a potent predictor of public healthcare system effectiveness, notably in enhancing the performance of government hospitals. This empirical evidence emphasizes the essential role of state-level health policy in strengthening the public healthcare infrastructure and improving the overall healthcare outcomes, reinforcing the social necessity for proactive and well-structured health policies to advance the quality of healthcare services provided by government hospitals.
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