Term: Needs Based Allocations

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2008-03-11

Definition:

Method of distributing health care funding equitably among the regions of Manitoba. Uses a two-stage adjustment model: 1). age and sex adjustment; 2). need, as measured by premature mortality and SES indicators.

Related terms 

• Need For Health Care
• Needs Adjustment
• Needs Based Approach
• Needs Based Funding
• Needs Based Planning

References 

• Frohlich N, Carriere KC. Issues in Developing Indicators for Needs-Based Funding. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1997. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Mustard CA, Derksen S. A Needs-Based Funding Methodology for Regional Health Authorities: A Proposed Framework. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1997. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)