In order to form an objective opinion you need reliable information. This axiom, which is applicable to life in general, is particularly important in the field of management. Without information, without rigorous analysis, without a comparative view, it’s extremely difficult to work out the stronger and weaker points of any discussion. Without clear, accurate documentation…

To all followers of my blog and to those of you who know me in person, I know that I can sometimes appear to be rather insistent; I’m aware of this, but I’ll still never tire of saying that we have a great public healthcare system, one which incorporates strong values and helps to maintain…

The building of public health system in the UK was a great social achievement for the British people and a great inspiration to many other countries in Europe. In fact, the National Health Service (NHS) has been adapted and copied by many nations, as is the case in Spain. I still remember how the opening…

Public private partnership models have a long tradition in the Spanish healthcare system. It is the case of the Spanish model for dispensing chemists, an example of private management of public services, which is highly valued by the citizens. However, in terms of healthcare management, we must distinguish three fundamental models: Muface, the concession system…

12The consultant firms Deloitte and Pharma Talents recently presented a study on ‘The current situation of the health system in Spain and its future prospects’. I think it is worth taking a closer look at the data provided by this survey which counted on the participation of more than 3,000 professionals in the sector. For…

Whenever I have occasion in my talks with the media, in conversations with industry peers, in forums and debates in which I participate, I say there needs to be more transparency in the data we provide to the public, both from the public and private sectors. To do so it is vitally important to create…

This is the title of an article of mine that was published in the newspaper El Mundo this Sunday as part of a special feature dedicated to the 16th anniversary of the foundation of Ribera Salud and the public-private model of healthcare. I like it because it summarised the philosophy of an innovative and pioneering…

I’m paying close attention to the development and implementation of Obamacare, and the unanimous acceptance from politicians and media on this side of the pond to the health reform carried out by President Barack Obama, is actually surprising. This morning most of the national press published the disappointing start of the health reform which only…

Amidst such controversy and debate on healthcare in Spain, in this article (published in Medical Economics) I defend partnership and union between public and private management as the sum of both is essential to overcome the crisis with a renewed model. “We ought not to play public management off against private management.  Each has had a…

This is the attractive title of a book annually published by “Last Word” –Personajes de España collection-, where I was honored to participate together with important figures of healthcare sector. I’m really pleased with the interview approach, both private and professional aspects were discussed, and I think it gets the best out of the interviewees.…

Madrid Autonomous Region has recently inaugurated the eleventh public hospital built during Esperanza Aguirre`s government period: Móstoles Hospital. During the last ten years, Madrid and Valencia Regions have developed an unprecedented health infrastructure plan in Europe. The incorporation of private initiative has been essential.New Móstoles Hospital is called King Juan Carlos Hospital, and will be…

I always defend that the Alzira Model has a particular significance which goes beyond our frontiers. In this current situation, there’s a need of exploring new healthcare management strategies all over the world. However, in Spain a Model has been developed already, a Model with successful results achieved after 13 years of experience and a…

The newspaper “Salut i Força” published in January this article. I hope you like it, because it gathers my reflections on the new challenges for this year, as a nation, and as the health sector we represent.It’s obvious that to face up to this difficult year, both words mentioned on the title will be required.We’re…

Mrs Ana Mato was named new Minister of Health by our Prime Minister Mr. Rajoy some days ago. In my opinion this is a significant designation. Ana Mato is a very close collaborator of Mr.Rajoy. She has coordinated the successful election campaign of Popular Party last month of November, as well as the municipal and…

It’s time for reforms. It’s time for audacity. The Local Government of Castilla La Mancha Region, has presented the proposal of transferring the existing public hospitals management, to the private sector. In my opinion, it’s good news, and this proposal will mark the future lines of spanish health care. Our health care model has a…

Everyday a lot of voices from different parts of the world arise to support the public- private partnership in different sectors (not only in Healthcare, which is the one I live through). The Alzira Model, a public-private partnership model, was developed by Law 15/1997, as a result of a reflection process about the future of…