Paper presented at the Sixth International Conference of Strategic Issues in Health Care Management, University of St Andrews,

Cultures of Silence and Cultures of Voice: The Role of Whistleblowing in Healthcare Organisations

‘Whistleblowing’ has come to increased prominence in many health systems as a means of identifying and addressing quality and safety issues. But whistleblowing – and the reactions to it – have many complex and ambiguous aspects that need to be considered as part of the broader (organisational) cultural dynamics of healthcare institutions.

Whistleblowing in the Wind Towards a Socially Situated Research Agenda: A Response to Recent Commentaries

Analysis of the Situation and Challenges of Strategic Purchasing in order to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Iran

Background and Objectives: Strategic purchasing of health care services is one of the major issues contributing to the enhancement of the performance and reform of healthcare systems across the globe. Traditional (passive) purchasing suffers from serious weaknesses, such as low efficiency in the health care system, lack of targeted resources, Resource inefficiency, and unfair access to services...

Health in First to Sixth Economic, Social, and Cultural Development Plans of Iran: A Document Analysis

Background: Development plans aimed at macro-management planning in a country significantly impact all functional fields. This study investigated the status and significance of the health sector in the first to sixth economic, social, and cultural development plans in Iran.  Methods: This was a review study using documentary analysis method. The review was conducted with an emphasis on purpose...

Key Issues in Designing Long-term Care Systems: A Response to Recent Commentaries