Trade In Health Services In The ASEAN Region

Arunanondchai, Jutamas; Fink, Carsten

doi:10.1596/1813-9450-4147

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“…For Indonesia, the main export destinations are Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Singapore. Concerns about exports leading to domestic shortages are more pronounced as the healthcare system is chronically understaffed (Arunanondchai and Fink, 2005).…”

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Assessing trade in health services in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean from a public health perspective

Siddiqi

Shennawy

Mirza

et al. 2010

Health Planning & Management

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Assessing trade in health services (TiHS) in developing countries is challenging since the sources of information are diverse, information is not accessible and professionals lack grasp of issues. A multi-country study was conducted in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR)--Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, and Yemen. The objective was to estimate the direction, volume, and value of TiHS; analyze country commitments; and assess the challenges and opportunities for health services.Trade liberalization favored an open trade regime and encouraged foreign direct investment. Consumption abroad and movement of natural persons were the two prevalent modes. Yemen and Sudan are net importers, while Jordan promotes health tourism. In 2002, Yemenis spent US$ 80 million out of pocket for treatment abroad, while Jordan generated US$ 620 million. Egypt, Pakistan, Sudan and Tunisia export health workers, while Oman relies on import and 40% of its workforce is non-Omani. There is a general lack of coherence between Ministries of Trade and Health in formulating policies on TiHS.This is the first organized attempt to look at TiHS in the EMR. The systematic approach has helped create greater awareness, and a move towards better policy coherence in the area of trade in health services.

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Assessing trade in health services in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean from a public health perspective

Siddiqi

Shennawy

Mirza

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Health Planning & Management

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“…Because of this, many citizens and to some extent policy makers in the several countries view health as a non-tradable service that should not be subjected to global market forces. 25,26 But because of limited public funds for medical and health services, on the one hand, and the increasing demand for efficient health care systems in many countries, on the other hand, trade in health services becomes very crucial in offering access to better quality of health care.…”

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Policy recommendations to enhance nursing education and services among Asean member countries

Koy¹

2015

Int J Adv Med

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“…Thailand's Bumrungrad Hospital entered into management contracts with hospitals in Bangladesh and Myanmar, and formed a joint venture with Asian Hospital in the Philippines. Bangkok Hospital has 12 branches in Southeast and South Asia, primarily in tourist towns (Arunanondchai and Fink, 2007).…”

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“…Filipino nurses' destinations are mostly outside Asia, to other English-speaking regions like the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and Ireland, as well as the Middle East. Indonesian nurses' export destinations are to other Islamic countries, as well as Malaysia and Singapore (Arunanondchai and Fink 2007). While Malaysia hosts foreign medical workers, some of its healthcare workers are lured by the higher wages in Singapore.…”

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Services as a New Engine of Growth for ASEAN, the People’s Republic of China, and India

Shepherd¹,

Pasadilla²

2012

SSRN Journal

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Trade In Health Services In The ASEAN Region

Cited by 33 publications

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Assessing trade in health services in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean from a public health perspective

Assessing trade in health services in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean from a public health perspective

Policy recommendations to enhance nursing education and services among Asean member countries

Services as a New Engine of Growth for ASEAN, the People’s Republic of China, and India

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