Publications by authors named "Ya'akov M Bayer"
School health services in the Southern District of Israel-between privatization and nationalization.
Isr J Health Policy Res
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Israel's economic policy has favored outsourcing and privatization in public services like healthcare, leading to decreased standards, particularly in school health services (SHS) after it was outsourced in 1997.
- Between 2007 and 2012, SHS quality declined under private contractor management, resulting in a significant drop in vaccination rates, prompting a return to state control in 2012.
- After returning to the Ministry of Health, vaccination rates significantly increased, especially in Bedouin schools, but there was also a notable decline in health education activities, illustrating the trade-offs between privatization and nationalization of public health services.
This research explores the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), resulting from intense violence during the "Guardian of the Walls" operation in 2021, and economic decision-making. We surveyed civilians in Israel who experienced Gaza rocket attacks to understand the influence of PTSD on their financial decisions. The results revealed an interesting trend: PTSD sufferers showed a preference for immediate consumption over future savings and demonstrated a decrease in their willingness to take economic risks.
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