The paper investigates readiness of Lviv Region for healthcare cluster formation through survey of potential cluster target groups. Results of the survey of residents, specifically their vision of operational challenges and competitive advantages of healthcare, as well as development prospects, positive consequences of cooperation of health institutions, educational establishments, research and development institutions, and companies are analyzed. Results of the survey of potential organizations interested in establishing a cluster, i.e. representatives of public hospitals, outpatient clinics, pharmacies, private health facilities, and medical schools, in order to determine their readiness to cooperate within healthcare sector through establishment of a cluster or a network structure are provided.
cluster, survey of residents, healthcare, cooperation, awareness, readiness of environment, competitive advantages
Main theories supporting cluster development are reviewed. Advantages of a cluster for government authorities, education, science, public and businesses are investigated. Positive results of introducing a cluster model in the region are listed. Main causes of slow-paced cluster initiative introduction in Ukraine are outlined. Selected strategic documents focusing on priorities of biotech and pharmaceutical development as main components of health care system are reviewed. Prospects of developing a healthcare cluster in Lviv region are analyzed.
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Pasternak, O. I., & Horbliuk, R. V. (2010). Otsinka hotovnosti L'vivs'koyi oblasti do formuvannya klasteriv u systemi okhorony zdorovya [Assessment of Readiness of Lviv Region for Healthcare Cluster Formation]. Rehional'na ekonomika - Regional Economy, 58(4), 184-190. [in Ukrainian].