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

Alzhrani, Fahad Attih Ali; Alharbi, Khalid Saadi; Almutairi, Mutlaq Ghazai Awad; Alotaib, Fahad Saud Marzoq; Al Ghareeb, Ameen Ridha Ali; Almutairi, Khalid Fahad; Almuraysil, Abdullah Fahad; Al-Zhrani, Abdul Qader Attih Ali; Alsheef, Hussain Ahmad; Alqahtani, Majdah Fahd; Murtadha, Hend Ahmed Ghulam Mujtaba; Ali, Asma Mahmoud M.; Almutairi, Wafaa Fahad Bedeer; Alfattani, Monzir Abdulrahim

doi:10.21608/ejchem.2024.342271.10937

	The Impact of Health Policies on the Integration of Public Health and Family Medicine in Healthcare Administration.
Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 67, Issue 13, December 2024, Pages 1675-1681 PDF (481.83 K)
Document Type: Review Articles
DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.342271.10937
Authors
Fahad Attih Ali Alzhrani^* ¹; Khalid Saadi Alharbi¹; Mutlaq Ghazai Awad Almutairi¹; Fahad Saud Marzoq Alotaib²; Ameen Ridha Ali Al Ghareeb¹; Khalid Fahad Almutairi³; Abdullah Fahad Almuraysil¹; Abdul Qader Attih Ali Al-Zhrani⁴; Hussain Ahmad Alsheef²; Majdah Fahd Alqahtani⁵; Hend Ahmed Ghulam Mujtaba Murtadha⁶; Asma Mahmoud M. Ali⁶; Wafaa Fahad Bedeer Almutairi⁶; Monzir Abdulrahim Alfattani⁷
¹Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
²Dammam Health Network, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
³Alqassim Cluster, Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
⁴Dammam Medical Complex in the Eastern Province, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
⁵EHC, Family Medicine, Damamm, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
⁶Maternity and Children Hospital - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Medina, Saudi Arabia
⁷Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Health policies; public health; family medicine; healthcare integration; health equity; evidence-based policy; multisector collaboration

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