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Workshop D
Pages 289-290

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... First, such a mechanism should define systematically the objectives of COPC against which performance of COPCs generally and COPCs individually can be measured, particularly in relation to outcomes and effectiveness. Secondly, this mechanism should facilitate communication and mutual assistance among existing COPCs, among nascent ones, between existing ones and nascent ones, between potential COPC providers who are now in training, and also among communities that might feel a need for a COPC model if they knew enough about the concept tO want to utilize the approach.
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From page 290...
... Fourthly, the group agreed that this new and continuing mechanism might also explore the possibility of making inroads on some of the broader problems affecting the future of COPC, including the problem of modifying financial arrangements, to assure payment for a full range of health services and health professionals, and the financing of health profession education in ways that make primary care a more attractive option. Lastly, this mechanism should provide technical assistance to operating COPCs in several very specific ways: 1.
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