The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 185, Issue 1 , Pages 26-29, January 2003

Qualities of enduring cross-sector partnerships in public health

  • Mike Magee, M.D.

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    • Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative, 235 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1-212-733-5662; fax: +1-212-973-7279.

Received 4 September 2002; received in revised form 7 September 2002

Abstract 

The social, economic and political challenges accompanying our rapidly transforming global health environments have created unique social challenges that demand cross-sector solutions. Four cross-sector partnerships are reviewed with a special focus on sector roles, change management, phases of partnership development, and key factors for success.

Keywords:  Public health, Cross-sector partnership, Healthcare environment, Change management

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PII: S0002-9610(02)01143-1

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 185, Issue 1 , Pages 26-29, January 2003