Cost estimates for basic public health service in Qingpu District of Shanghai

ObjectiveTo investigate the cost of public health service in Qingpu District and provide evidence for the government in funds investment.

MethodsOn the basis of the basic public health service items of Shanghai City in 2014, the items in this research were determined by experts consultation, and then economics methods were used for the cost estimates.

ResultsIn this research, it was proved that 664 public health personnel were needed to fulfill the task of public health service stipulated by the government of Shanghai City while the actual number was 579, lacking 85 personnel. In 2013, the investment input on public health service in Qingpu District amounted to 8 987.75×10⁴ yuan while the actual need was 13 438.10×10⁴ yuan according to this research, so there was a lack of 4 450.36×10⁴ yuan.

ConclusionOn the basis of the population and service area in Qingpu District, the number of personnel working on public health service and the investment input by the government are not adequate to accomplish the stipulated task, so the government should increase health personnel and investment input on public health service. And a compensation mechanism should be set to motivate the related work in secondary or tertiary hospitals.