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- This paper explores the controversial use of contracted surgical facilities (CSFs) for eye surgeries in Canada's public healthcare system, noting a lack of Canadian research to inform policy.
- It utilizes the OECD's conceptual model—focusing on access, quality, and cost—to analyze international evidence and debates about CSFs.
- The paper emphasizes the need for strong empirical research and stakeholder involvement to guide equitable, high-quality, and cost-effective healthcare policies regarding the integration of CSFs.
Article Abstract
This paper examines the contentious issue of using contracted surgical facilities (CSFs) for scheduled eye surgeries within Canada's publicly funded healthcare system. Despite the debate over the use of CSFs, there is a stark lack of Canadian-focused empirical evidence to guide policy decisions. This paper uses the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's healthcare system performance conceptual model - access, quality and cost/expenditures - as a framework to explore the debates surrounding CSFs. It highlights the mixed evidence from international studies and proposes recommendations for policy makers to ensure equitable access, maintain high-quality care and achieve cost-effectiveness. The paper underscores the necessity for informed policy making supported by robust empirical research, stakeholder engagement and continuous policy evaluation to address the challenges posed by the integration of CSFs into Canada's healthcare landscape.
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