Coordinated medicine – assumptions for a model of medical facility management

Purpose: The main purpose of the paper is to provide an introduction to the issues of the coordinated medicine model and the management of the medical facility. Due to the comprehensiveness of the topic, the paper is only a theoretical introduction to a further, more detailed publication series encompassing research assumptions. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on a theoretical analysis and literature review. Findings: The paper describes the theoretical assumptions of the model setting the directions for further research. Research limitations/implications: The content presented is an outline of the further research area. Practical implications: The considerations presented and references to international experience provide a basis for further research to identify possible impacts on improving the availability and quality of health service provision in Poland. Social implications: Undertaking research based on the theoretical assumptions of the model described should improve the health of the population and make more rational use of resources to improve access to services. Originality/value: The paper is primarily addressed to health care managers, as well as economists and government employees dealing with management issues in health care and public health.