Interests and competencies












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            Connection of medical knowledge and principles of evidence based medicine with economic an

            practical knowledge of daily functioning of Czech and other medical systems are in the cen
            interests and competencies. This knowledge base results into competencies in following are
            • Reimbursement mechanisms and contracts among payers and providers, including risk-sharin

            • Health services research – analyses of provider behavior, assessment of quality and effe
              provided services
            • Disease management programs, clinical protocols and other tools of standardization and i

              health services which aim to reduce the impact of chronic diseases, including motivation
              patients

            • Funding of health systems, including impact of population ageing, risk-adjustment mechan
              term care