Health cooperatives play a crucial role in providing affordable and resilient healthcare systems, especially in underserved communities. This training module offers a comprehensive guide on building and managing health cooperatives, covering essential topics such as: Introduction to Health Cooperatives, Business and Legal Fundamentals, Collaboration, Funding, and Assistance, Administration & Management, Risk Management in Health Cooperatives, Technology Integration and Case Studies. Designed for cooperative leaders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, this module provides practical strategies for fostering collaboration, securing financial sustainability, and navigating regulatory frameworks. With insights into successful models and emerging opportunities, this guide equips you to lead innovative health cooperatives that deliver quality care to those who need it most. Discover how health cooperatives can reshape the future of healthcare by addressing local needs through sustainable, community-driven solutions.
Dr. Sudhir Mahajan: Chief Executive, NCUI, New Delhi,
Smt. Savitri Singh: Deputy Chief Executive, NCUI, New Delhi
Dr. S.K. Wadkar: Adviser (Research and Study), NCUI
Dr. V.K. Dubey: Adviser, NCUI, Reviewers and Technical Editing
Shri. Amulya Nidhi: Public Health Expert, Founder, SwasthyaAdhikarManch
Shri. Santhosh Kumar A. V. CEO, Kozhikode District Cooperative Hospital, Calicut Academic Assistance
Ms. Vaishali Goswami: Research Assistant, NCUI
Mr. Suresh Babu: Former Research Officer, NCUI
1. Introduction to Health Sector and Health Cooperatives
2. Health Cooperative – As Business Model
3. Collaboration, Funding, and Support Strategies
4. Health Cooperatives – Administration & Management
5. Risk Management in Health Cooperatives
6. Technology Integration in Health Cooperatives
7. Case Studies and Future Potential of Health Cooperatives