The Future of Healthcare Management
Juan Abarca, leader of the IDIS Foundation, sees significant changes on the horizon of the national health system.
The debate focuses on the imminent discussion of the Public Management Law of the National Health System (SNS), the start of which is expected in the coming days.
The Minister of Health, Mónica García, has announced that the primary purpose of this new legislation is to ensure direct public management of the health system, protecting it from excessive privatization, without undermining the contribution of the private sector as a vital complement to the SNS.
In Abarca’s words, it is essential to maintain solid and financially supported public health, since it constitutes an essential pillar of collective well-being. Likewise, he highlights the importance of integrated private healthcare, which acts as essential support for citizens.
Evaluation of Management Models
Abarca distinguishes between the defense of public health and its direct management, emphasizing the need to evaluate the different health management models based on their effectiveness and results to satisfy the needs of patients.
From the perspective of the IDIS Foundation, efficiency and health results are the primary criteria to determine the suitability of management models.
Public-Private Collaboration
In Abarca’s opinion, collaboration between private companies and the SNS is beneficial for the health system as a whole, by boosting the competitiveness of the public sector and alleviating problems such as waiting lists.
It highlights the importance of establishing clear rules for this collaboration, which guarantee legal certainty and avoid possible abuses for the benefit of both patients and all parties involved.
The Direction of the New Legislation
Despite the initial uncertainty in the private sector regarding the announced SNS Public Management Law, the Government assures that it will not limit the participation of private healthcare in the system.
As expressed by Minister García, the new law seeks to regularize and control unwanted practices in healthcare management, without undermining the role of private healthcare, which operates in a different area than excessive profit.
It is expected that the indirect management of SNS services will remain as an exception, enabled in a justified and complementary manner to public management, as established in the Government’s Annual Regulatory Plan.
In conclusion, public-private collaboration is presented as a key element in the future of the health system, setting a course towards efficiency and equity in medical care.
It is important to remember that the opinions and statements presented here come from official sources and health professionals. If you have any concerns related to your health, consult your corresponding specialist.
