New Strategic Initiatives â Case of the Saudi Health Ministry

Ram, Padmakumar; Mohammed, Musrrat Parveen

doi:10.6007/ijarems/v3-i1/642

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“…In Saudi healthcare system, AMCs or university teaching hospitals comes under other government bodies category which provides 20 percent of health care services (Ram, 2014). MOH is responsible for directing these bodies with an appropriate means to attain its health objectives (Almalki et al , 2011).…”

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Challenges of privatizing academic medical centers in Saudi Arabia and appropriate strategies for implementation

Kuwaiti

Muhanna

2020

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PurposeA crisis in the financial sustainability of the public healthcare sector often compels governments to consider privatization. The purpose of this paper is to summarize various strategies to overcome the challenges facing the privatization of academic medical centers (AMCs) in Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the authors discuss the challenges faced in privatizing AMCs in delivering their core functions such as patient care, medical education and research. Further, the appropriate strategies are listed to overcome these challenges in privatization of AMCs.FindingsThe authors described the benefits of privatization that include a reduction in the financial burden on government healthcare expenditure, quick decision making and creation of new financial models to improve healthcare services. On the other hand, the profit motive of private management could create pressure on patients and may divert AMCs from their primary objectives. Therefore, it is imperative for the government to develop and implement appropriate strategies that balance the benefits of privatizing AMCs with eliminating the negative impact of privatization on patient care, medical education and research.Originality/valueThough AMCs privatization is currently feasible in Saudi Arabia, appropriate strategies are essential to overcome the challenges of its implementation. The government should frame a uniform rules and regulations prior to privatizing public hospitals so that it will fulfill the purpose in an efficient manner.

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Challenges of privatizing academic medical centers in Saudi Arabia and appropriate strategies for implementation

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2020

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“…Currently, the KSA life science industry is dominated by imitation and production activities but there are concerns that it is insufficiently innovative despite Saudi Arabia being the biggest health care market in the Middle East (demand side). The growth rate of public spending between 1999 and 2005 was about 7.2% (Ram, 2014) which is a level of government spending that is unsustainable. Furthermore, the KSA has high levels of country-specific health conditions (diabetes etc.…”

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“…Saudi Arabia has the biggest healthcare market in the Middle East and the annual growth rate of public spending on healthcare between 1999 and 2005 was about 7.2% (Ram, 2014). Such a high growth rate (in health services) prompted the Saudi government to develop this sector, especially to solve and manage "local-based"…”

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Development of Knowledge Economy Framework in the Life Science Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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New Strategic Initiatives â Case of the Saudi Health Ministry

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Challenges of privatizing academic medical centers in Saudi Arabia and appropriate strategies for implementation

Challenges of privatizing academic medical centers in Saudi Arabia and appropriate strategies for implementation

Development of Knowledge Economy Framework in the Life Science Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Challenges of privatizing academic medical centers in Saudi Arabia and appropriate strategies for implementation

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Development of Knowledge Economy Framework in the Life Science Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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