Health policies and regulation play a key role in the organization and functioning of health systems around the world. They cover a wide range of areas, from access to health services to the quality of care provided, patient safety and the management of available resources. Health policies aim to ensure that everyone has access to quality health care, regardless of their social status, location, or other factors.
Achieve this goal through the implementation of public health programs, the expansion of health coverage, and health promotion. In addition, health policies also aim to regulate and supervise the different actors in the health system, such as health professionals, health entities, pharmaceutical companies, and health insurance companies.
The objective is to ensure the protection of patients, promote ethical values and ensure the effectiveness and excellence of the services provided. Regulation of health systems is crucial for the management of resources, such as financing, infrastructure, and human resources. This requires a good application of resources, the adoption of measures to control costs and avoid waste, and the creation of sustainable financing mechanisms. In addition, health policies and regulation are also increasingly concerned with issues such as medical technology, health data privacy, and the challenges presented by emerging diseases and pandemics.
The rapid evolution of the healthcare field requires a dynamic and adaptive approach on the part of policymakers and regulators. In summary, health policies and regulation are essential to ensure effective, safe, and accessible health systems for all, as they play a crucial role in promoting public health, protecting patients’ rights, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the health services provided.
June 1st | 09h30-11h00 | Coordinator: Jorge Seguro Sanches