Publications

Publications

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Validation study on assigning causes of death

Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) is the ideal source for producing death data by cause. In case of an underperforming/absence of CRVS system,...

Health labour market analysis: Chhattisgarh - policy brief

Health Labor Market Analysis (HLMA) is used to identify and address workforce challenges. The HLMA in Chhattisgarh focuses on Medical Officers, specialist...

Adopting and implementing prescription rights for nurses in India: policy brief

The policy brief outlines policy options, recommendations and implementation suggestions to operationalize nurse prescription in India. Such an initiative...

Build back better: role of frontline health workers in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and delivery of essential health services in Assam

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated changes in the roles and responsibilities of frontline workers. This study documents their experiences of being a critical...

Policy brief - Analysing the effectiveness of targeting under AB PMJAY in India

This policy brief assesses the effectiveness of targeting of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in the...

Health systems research for AB PM-JAY: mainstreaming quality of care in empanelled hospitals under PMJAY

To ensure health outcomes for beneficiaries and value for money for payers, there must be a minimum standard of quality for healthcare services. This report...

Policy brief - Health systems research for AB PM-JAY: Mainstreaming quality of care in empanelled hospitals under PMJAY

This policy brief assesses the early impact of recent efforts to mainstream quality of care under India’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya...

Assessment of bottlenecks in public financial management for health financing in Jammu & Kashmir

Public financial management (PFM) system is a key component of ensuring efficiency and effectiveness within the heath financing architecture. Given Jammu...

An assessment of the trust and insurance models of AB PMJAY implementation

Institutional structure and process design significantly impact the implementation of health programmes. This report provides a comparative review of various...

Analysing the effectiveness of targeting under AB PMJAY in India

This study assesses the effectiveness of targeting of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in the states...

Policy brief - An assessment of the trust and insurance models of AB PMJAY implementation

This policy brief provides a comparative review of various institutional models deployed under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY),...

Harmonization of purchasing functions for health insurance schemes of Government of Assam – supplementary report

An assessment of the health care infrastructure and its capacity to render required services will better guide the strategy for health care purchase and...

Framework for audit of medical certification of cause of death at health facility

The Framework for audit of medical certification of cause of death at health facility provides a step-wise approach to overcoming errors in accurately...

Demand-side assessment study of access to primary health care in Assam

Current global health policy discourse emphasizes on primary health care to achieve the mandate of universal health coverage. In India, the National Health...

Employment and working conditions of nurses in private hospitals in Delhi: an exploratory study

This exploratory study documents the employment and working conditions in selected private hospitals in Delhi as well as relevant government provisions...

Review of international migration of nurses from the state of Kerala, India

Kerala has a long history of providing both local and international health systems with a considerable number of nurses. In search of better employment...

Health workforce in India: where to invest, how much and why?

It is of crucial importance and significant policy interests to understand where and how much efficient investment to make in the HWF to achieve the highest...

Report on evolution of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

The launch of the PM-JAY heralded a new vision and approach for health systems strengthening in India. This report sheds light on the early days of the...

Demand-side assessment of Primary Health Care in Chhattisgarh

Current global health policy discourse emphasizes on primary health care to achieve the mandate of universal health coverage. In India, the National Health...

Health workforce in India: why, where and how to invest?

Investment in health workforce not only strengthens the health system, it also generates employment and contributes to economic growth. India can gain...

Health labour market analysis: Chhattisgarh

Health Labor Market Analysis is used to identify and address workforce challenges. The HLMA in Chhattisgarh focuses on Medical Officers, specialist doctors,...

Enabling prescription by mid-level health workers in India: policy brief

The policy brief outlines policy options, recommendations and implementation suggestions to operationalize mid-level health workers’ (MLHWs) prescription...

Community health officers: a promising resource in delivering comprehensive primary health care in Assam

Under the Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres for strengthening comprehensive primary health care, Community Health Officers (CHOs) were posted...

Community Engagement through Women’s Self-Help Groups: Leveraging mobile technology for capacity building during COVID-19 lockdown in India

The study aims for a better understanding of the nature and estimated impact of COVID-19. It explores and documents the informal sector workers’...