Strengthening primary care as main point of entry to the Argentine health system
Background. The Argentine health system is characterized by fragmentation of care, major spending levels and indicators that beg to improve. It is composed of three subsystems: public, private and social security. Despite the efforts of these subsystems, patients do not perceive primary health care...
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| description | Background. The Argentine health system is characterized by fragmentation of care, major spending levels and indicators that beg to improve. It is composed of three subsystems: public, private and social security. Despite the efforts of these subsystems, patients do not perceive primary health care as a valid point of entry to health care, preferring to haphazardly choose from a roster of providers. Purpose. To describe and reframe the challenges facing primary health care in order to become the main point of entry to the Argentine health system. Analysis. The magnitude of health inequities have been amply reported, wherein differences in vulnerability and exposure to disease lead to greater social stratification. This situation makes it necessary to organize a coordinated, effective and sustainable strategy to tackle existing health problems, new challenges and improve equity. Conclusion. Primary health care should become the main point of entry to the Argentine health system. This is a long term endeavor that requires joint and coordinated decisions aimed at strengthening a model of care based on prevention and early detection of disease, together with efficient spending and an improvement in the quality of life of the population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6e868095279746f2afe46401ed73d3552022-12-22T01:36:45ZengMedwave Estudios LimitadaMedwave0717-63842013-09-011308e5792http://dx.doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2013.08.5792Strengthening primary care as main point of entry to the Argentine health systemCarlos Alberto DíazBackground. The Argentine health system is characterized by fragmentation of care, major spending levels and indicators that beg to improve. It is composed of three subsystems: public, private and social security. Despite the efforts of these subsystems, patients do not perceive primary health care as a valid point of entry to health care, preferring to haphazardly choose from a roster of providers. Purpose. To describe and reframe the challenges facing primary health care in order to become the main point of entry to the Argentine health system. Analysis. The magnitude of health inequities have been amply reported, wherein differences in vulnerability and exposure to disease lead to greater social stratification. This situation makes it necessary to organize a coordinated, effective and sustainable strategy to tackle existing health problems, new challenges and improve equity. Conclusion. Primary health care should become the main point of entry to the Argentine health system. This is a long term endeavor that requires joint and coordinated decisions aimed at strengthening a model of care based on prevention and early detection of disease, together with efficient spending and an improvement in the quality of life of the population.http://www.medwave.cl/link.cgi/Medwave/Revisiones/Analisis/5792atención primariasistema de salud argentinopolítica sanitaria |
| spellingShingle | Carlos Alberto Díaz Strengthening primary care as main point of entry to the Argentine health system Medwave atención primaria sistema de salud argentino política sanitaria |
| title | Strengthening primary care as main point of entry to the Argentine health system |
| title_full | Strengthening primary care as main point of entry to the Argentine health system |
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| title_short | Strengthening primary care as main point of entry to the Argentine health system |
| title_sort | strengthening primary care as main point of entry to the argentine health system |
| topic | atención primaria sistema de salud argentino política sanitaria |
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