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Mitigating Ethical Risks in Public-Private Partnerships in Public Health
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2021
Source: J Public Health Manag Pract. 27(4):E177-E182 -
Alternative Title:J Public Health Manag Pract
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Partnerships between the public and private sectors are necessary in public health and health care. Each partner provides skills, resources, and capabilities. When the public sector, including government, enters into a partnership with a nongovernmental or corporate entity, it is important to determine in advance whether there are real or perceived ethical, financial, or programmatic risks to the organization that might need mitigation.
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This article describes how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approached assessing ethical considerations of public-private partnerships, especially those involving monetary or in-kind gifts.
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There are practices that can be applied no matter the size or structure of the organization that can lead to transparency and accountability for a potential partnership.
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Examples in this article include a list of practical considerations to review before entering into a new partnership, as well as illustrative anecdotes.
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Pubmed ID:34004633
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC8142864
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