Understanding the Integrated Health Management System Policy in China From Multiple Perspectives: Systematic Review and Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The integrated health management system (IHMS), which unites all health care-related institutions under a health-centered organizational framework, is of great significance to China in promoting the hierarchical treatment system and improving the new health care reform. China's IHMS policy consists of multiple policies at different levels and at different times; however, there is a lack of comprehensive interpretation and analysis of these policies, which is not conducive to the further development of the IHMS in China.

Objective

This study aims to comprehensively analyze and understand the characteristics, development, and evolution of China's IHMS policy to inform the design and improvement of the system.

Methods

We followed the PRISMA (Preferred Reportin

SUBMITTER: Yu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851112 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature