2020
DOI: 10.3390/su12125097
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Proactive and Strategic Healthcare Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Epoch

Abstract: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has overwhelmed many national healthcare systems around the world. In attempts to meet their emergency needs and mitigate escalating challenges, governments are increasingly reaching out to the private sector to form sustainable, public-private partnerships (PPPs). Unfortunately, many of these ad hoc efforts have been reactive and uncoordinated to date. This perspective article thus offers a proactive, collaborative, and strategic vision for healthcare PPPs, focusing on shor… Show more

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“…Efforts should be taken to identify easily available, culturally adaptable local technology that is accessible and affordable to everyone. There is a need to address the immediate and long-term impacts of COVID-19 [ 152 ]. In pandemic times, there must be promotion of culturally acceptable strategies for physical distancing coupled with social solidarity [ 153 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Efforts should be taken to identify easily available, culturally adaptable local technology that is accessible and affordable to everyone. There is a need to address the immediate and long-term impacts of COVID-19 [ 152 ]. In pandemic times, there must be promotion of culturally acceptable strategies for physical distancing coupled with social solidarity [ 153 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although our study primarily focuses on health department collaborations in the context of chronic disease, the return of infectious disease to the forefront of consciousness in public health due to COVID-19 has highlighted more than ever the importance of strong multisector collaborations [27,28,29]. In managing a coordinated public health response for the pandemic, SHDs and local public health agencies should collaborate with multiple sectors, including state education agencies, school districts, restaurant associations and chains, entertainment venues, and public transportation to address issues such as social distancing protocols and reopening procedures.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…12 The cooperation between public and private sectors is also fundamental for an optimal mobilisation of supplies to build resilience against global health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic. 13 The appearance of a crisis, either medical or socioeconomic, can affect the efficiency of health care by creating direct and indirect mortality and morbidity that is beyond the capabilities of the existing disaster management mechanisms. 14 The final outcome depends on several parameters, including the scale of the crisis, the health system's preparedness, and the nature of the strategic responses.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…12 The cooperation between public and private sectors is also fundamental for an optimal mobilisation of supplies to build resilience against global health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic. 13…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%