On government procurement of primary public health services in rural areas

Abstract

This article introduces the trial and practice of government procurement of primary public health service in Wushe County, Henan province,making an in-depth analysis for the outcomes of the new model to provide rural public health service, namelyProcurement service+Performance-based contract management. Authors recommend: Enhancing appropriate techniques training for primary public health services at both township and village levels;normalizing service contracts for both levels ; enhancing dual-referrals management; building the information management system for rural public health services,in an effort to provide quality-assured public health services to residents in both rural and urban areas in China. Key words: Government procurement; Rural areas; Primary public health service; Practice