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The Impact of Health Policies on the Integration of Public Health and Family Medicine in Healthcare Administration.

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Background: Health policies are integral in shaping the integration of public health and family medicine, providing a framework for improving healthcare administration. Policies created by governmental bodies are essential in guiding actions and setting standards, impacting both public and private sectors. Effective health policies are grounded in principles that ensure equity, evidence-based practices, and efficient implementation, which are crucial for improving healthcare outcomes and addressing health disparities.

Aim: This article explores the impact of health policies on the integration of public health and family medicine within healthcare systems, focusing on how policy formulation can enhance the effectiveness of these services.

Methods: The article reviews various public health policies, including their guiding principles such as evidence-based decision-making, prioritizing health equity, and ensuring practical implementation. It examines real-world examples of policies like Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) and the role of multisector collaboration in public health policy development.

Results: The integration of public health and family medicine has been positively influenced by well-designed policies that emphasize evidence-based strategies and health equity. Policies such as the legalization of safe consumption spaces and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have demonstrated the practical application of health equity principles and their role in improving public health outcomes.

Conclusion: Health policies play a crucial role in promoting the integration of public health and family medicine. Effective policy design, with a focus on research, equity, and strategic implementation, is key to achieving sustainable health improvements. The collaborative efforts of various sectors and stakeholders contribute significantly to the successful integration of these systems.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.342271.10937

Keywords

Health policies, public health, family medicine, Healthcare Integration, health equity, evidence-based policy, multisector collaboration

Authors

First Name

Fahad

Last Name

Alzhrani

MiddleName

Attih Ali

Affiliation

Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

ficmahac@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Khalid

Last Name

Alharbi

MiddleName

Saadi

Affiliation

Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

kalidcdc@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Mutlaq Ghazai Awad

Last Name

Almutairi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

mutlaq.ksa@hotmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Fahad Saud Marzoq

Last Name

Alotaib

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Dammam Health Network, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

gpgp2188000@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Ameen Ridha Ali

Last Name

Al Ghareeb

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

ameen191@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Khalid Fahad

Last Name

Almutairi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Alqassim Cluster, Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

kalmutairi21@outlook.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Abdullah Fahad

Last Name

Almuraysil

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

almuraysil@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Abdul Qader Attih Ali

Last Name

Al-Zhrani

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Dammam Medical Complex in the Eastern Province, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

mo2o3on@hotmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Hussain Ahmad

Last Name

Alsheef

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Dammam Health Network, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

haj3030@hotmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Majdah Fahd

Last Name

Alqahtani

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

EHC, Family Medicine, Damamm, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

alqahtanimajdaa11@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Hend Ahmed Ghulam Mujtaba

Last Name

Murtadha

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Maternity and Children Hospital - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Medina, Saudi Arabia

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-

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Asma Mahmoud M.

Last Name

Ali

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Maternity and Children Hospital - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Medina, Saudi Arabia

Email

-

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Wafaa Fahad Bedeer

Last Name

Almutairi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Maternity and Children Hospital - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Medina, Saudi Arabia

Email

-

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Monzir Abdulrahim

Last Name

Alfattani

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

-

City

-

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-

Volume

67

Article Issue

13

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46555

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-12-06

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2024-12-01

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1,681

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0449-2285

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2357-0245

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EJCHEM_Volume 67_Issue 13_Pages 1675-1681.pdf

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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The Impact of Health Policies on the Integration of Public Health and Family Medicine in Healthcare Administration.

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30 Dec 2024