Improving Efficiency in Healthcare: Lessons from Successful Health Policies in Chile

IF 4.7 3区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL

Archives of Medical Research Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI:10.1016/j.arcmed.2024.103105

Manuel A. Espinoza , Paula Zamorano , Carlos Zuñiga-San Martin , Carla Taramasco , Felipe Martinez , Sergio Becerra , Maria Jose Letelier , Nicolas Armijo

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Abstract

Background

Chile has made significant progress in recent decades in implementing policies to improve the efficiency of its health system with an impact on population health.

Aim

To present five case studies of successful policies whose impact has been documented.

Methods

Case study report.

Results

First, we present a summary of the evidence supporting the policy that is changing the Chilean care model from a problem-based to a patient-centered care model. Second, we show how tele-nephrology and advanced renal care units have demonstrated significant impact on chronic kidney disease in Chile. This internationally recognized successful Chilean policy is contributing to address one of the conditions that explains the highest financial burden on the health system. Third, we present recent evidence on the effectiveness of teleoncology care in Chile. Fourth, we highlight the most recent system of epidemiological surveillance implemented in Chile, the EPIVIGILA system, which was essential to support decisions throughout the pandemic. Finally, we underline the health benefit plans implemented in recent decades to improve access to services and financial protection.

Conclusions

Chile has successfully implemented policies in its health system that have an impact on efficiency and population health. These experiences can be replicated in countries facing similar challenges, using the Chilean experience as a benchmark.

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Archives of Medical Research 医学-医学：研究与实验

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12.50

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审稿时长

28 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Medical Research serves as a platform for publishing original peer-reviewed medical research, aiming to bridge gaps created by medical specialization. The journal covers three main categories - biomedical, clinical, and epidemiological contributions, along with review articles and preliminary communications. With an international scope, it presents the study of diseases from diverse perspectives, offering the medical community original investigations ranging from molecular biology to clinical epidemiology in a single publication.