Dimensión política de las decisiones en salud pública, Bogotá D.C., 2012-2013

Abstract

This article analyzes the political dimension of decisions on public health in Bogotá DC (2012-2013) within the context of the General Social Security System (sgss). Was explored as enshrined in the Constitution of Colombia of 1991, including the terms of the rule of law, decentralization of the health sector, the emergence and evolution of sgsss and place of the Public Health within that system. The findings contained core elements of public policy documents, which show trends of political, economic and social environment at the local level, related to decision -making in sp. Some progress of institutions highlighted in the concept of health as a right, however, further progress is required in the administration of the health system and the ideal, efficient and transparent management of public health actions.