David Cullinane
Question:149. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will develop a specific population-based health capacity plan for the mid-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7559/23]
View answerThursday, 16 February 2023
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Regional Health Areas will have needs-based budget allocations and will be responsible for providing health and social care services. Each RHA will have a single budget and a single management team.
A population-based resource allocation (PBRA) model will be developed and implemented across the six RHAs, using a common analytical and reporting process, including RHA E (the Mid-West Area). This work has already commenced and will be developed and advanced with support and direct input from a PBRA Steering Group which will comprise members of the DoH, HSE, RHAs, Central Government and academic experts in the area of health resource allocation models.
This will directly support healthcare planning, with detailed population profiles being developed based on demographic and health data. In addition to supporting PBRA development, this work will be critical for the Strategic Healthcare Infrastructure Framework.