INCAE ON SUSTAINABILITY

Global Health
PRINCIPLE 5: PARTNERSHIP
The Dartmouth Atlas of Healthcare: A
Tool for Transforming the Quality and
Efficiency of Healthcare
In this CAHI-organized event, participants discussed
the progress of the methodology developed by the
University of Dartmouth, The Dartmouth Atlas of
Health Care, and its role in informing and influencing
changes in clinical practice and public policy, as
well as mechanisms to disseminate these ideas
around the world. Dr. David C. Goodman, renowned
international expert and professor of Health Policy at
the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical
Practice, was the main speaker. The event was held
in San José, Costa Rica, in February 2015, with the
presence of health sector leaders and scholars.
Global Health: The Challenge for
Central American Countries
In this talk, organized by CAHI, participants discussed
disparities in health, social determinants, human
resources for health education and research, and the
potential role of universities. The discussion focused
on the clear and inherent connections between
health and culture, and emphasized how to identify
innovative solutions for keeping Central American
communities healthy. Dr. Nathan Bertelsen,
recognized international expert and director of Global
Health Selective at NYU School of Medicine, was
the main speaker. Healthcare leaders and scholars
attended the event, which was held in San José,
Costa Rica, in April 2015.
Saving a Million Lives! Challenges to
Control the Global and Local Tobacco
Industry
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable
death in the world, with a related mortality rate of 6
million people a year. The talk, organized by CAHI,
was led by Dr. Scott Sherman, Associate Professor
at New York University (NYU). He commented on
the successes and challenges to reducing the global
impact of smoking, and discussed cost-effective
solutions to help smokers significantly reduce
their tobacco use. The event was held July 2015 in
Managua, Nicaragua.
Organizational Change and Innovation
in the Health Care Sector
Implementing change processes and generating
innovation are two of the main challenges faced by
both public and private organizations. For this reason,
CAHI invited Dr. Christopher Dickey, Professor at
New York University, and Dr. Jesper B. Sørensen,
Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business,
to discuss how healthcare organizations can face
these challenges by allocating resources efficiently
and encouraging leadership at different levels within
the institution. The activity was held February 2016,
in San José, Costa Rica.
Andrea Prado, PhD.
Assistant Professor. Harry Strachan Chair for
Philanthropy & Social Investment.
Academic Director of Central America
Healthcare Initiative.
andrea.prado@incae.edu
Nutrition in Guatemala: Strengthening primary care. July 2016. Photo courtesy of CAHI
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