Healthcare Development Strategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [Paperback]

This work deals with the current health policy environment, organization and delivery of health services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It discusses present financing means, and future financing methods such as a proposed national health insurance program and user-changes as well as important strategic issues. It is for healthcare directors, planners and strategists and will be of interest to experts and international investors in health system reorganization.

Due to inefficiencies, under utilization, and diminished resources, the delivery of healthcare worldwide is a major issue. Health Care Development Stratrategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia acquaints readers with the current health policy environment, organization and delivery of health services in the Kingdom. Present financing means, both government and private, and future financing methods such as a proposed national health insurance program and user-changes are presented and reviewed. Important strategic issues are discussed in regard to cost effectiveness, quality of services, utilization management, certificate of need, and the necessity for integration and cooperation among health sector agencies.
Providing information on the Saudi health system and any planned or proposed reformation in the health sector, is beneficial to healthcare directors, planners and strategists and will be of interest to experts and international investors in health system reorganization.Map of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  Chapter 1. Introduction  Chapter 2. The Health Sector in Saudi Arabia  Chapter 3. Achievements over the Last Twenty Years  Chapter 4. Resources  Chapter 5. Expenditures and Financing  Chapter 6. Strategic Issues and Recommendations  Chapter 7. Conclusions  Tables  Appendix  Notes A superb account of the evolution of the healthcare system in Saudi Arabia. This book offers valuable insights to anyone who has a deep interest in the health systemlsi