Economic research services

Tender description

The States of Jersey Health and Social Services Department and the Department of Social Security wish to commission an independent advisor who can draw on their knowledge of international evidence and offer: 1. An assessment of the current system of charging policies and government funding and a comparison with other relevant jurisdictions. 2. Advice on the design of a government funded scheme to assist low income individuals with the cost of health co-payments in General Practice. 3. Advice on the effect different charging mechanisms can have on patient and practitioner behaviours, specifically associated with General Practice and Pharmacy services. The independent advisor will be asked to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different payment and incentivisation options in other jurisdictions and the impacts these would have in a Jersey context, making recommendations. The States of Jersey Health and Social Services Department and the Department of Social Security wish to commission an independent advisor who can draw on their knowledge of international evidence and offer: 1. An assessment of the current system of charging policies and government funding and a comparison with other relevant jurisdictions. 2. Advice on the design of a government funded scheme to assist low income individuals with the cost of health co-payments in General Practice. 3. Advice on the effect different charging mechanisms can have on patient and practitioner behaviours, specifically associated with General Practice and Pharmacy services. The independent advisor will be asked to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different payment and incentivisation options in other jurisdictions and the impacts these would have in a Jersey context, making recommendations.