Specifically, the clinicians referred to attributes of the tool in relation to its reliability, to the evidence that supports its use, to issues related to the variables included, to its format and ease of use, as well as to the ethical implications of using its results (specifically in relation to equity in the provision of healthcare on the basis of stratification criteria).
Another important feature of NCMS in relation to equity issues is its decentralised structure and the important roles given to the provincial and county levels.
The case studies showed that the EFHIAs all had some impact on decision-making and implementation, though most clearly in relation to understandings of equity and options for modifying service plans to ensure this was addressed.
In relation to equity objectives, licence conditions may specify obligations to provide coverage in non-commercial areas, or promises of the attainment of social objectives can be given a weighting, with revenue, in the determination of winning bids.
Besides proportional shortfall or health profiles of beneficiaries in general, many other factors may be relevant for decision making in relation to equity considerations.
Need is an elusive concept that has been given a variety of interpretations in relation to the definition of equity in health care delivery [ 29, 30].
The case studies showed that the EFHIAs all had some impact on the decision-making about the plans and their implementation, most clearly in relation to participants' understandings of equity and in the development of options for modifying service plans to ensure this was addressed.
There were, however, some concerns in relation to equity--the main one related to the different treatment of staff hired by SC US, who were on a higher pay-scale and not included in the PBI scheme.
If the latter, issues of equity in relation to potential increased chances of selection in those who re-sit will be less of a concern, being outweighed by increased confidence that the test is still identifying those most able to enter the health-related professions.
They are especially cheap in relation to equities.
However, we found that the market value of equity capital in relation to the fundamental value of equity capital of the selected companies was lower in 2011 than in 2006.
