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Turkey. Health system review.

Mehtap Tatar¹, Salih Mollahaliloğlu, Bayram Sahin

¹Department of Health Care Management, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.

Health Systems in Transition

|March 30, 2012

Summary

Turkey

Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Services Research
Health Economics

Background:

Turkey has achieved significant health improvements over 30 years, notably after the Health Transformation Program (HTP).
Life expectancy increased, and infant mortality rate (IMR) drastically decreased, yet rural-urban and regional disparities persist.
Leading causes of death include circulatory diseases and malignant neoplasms.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the reforms and impact of Turkey's Health Transformation Program (HTP) on health status and healthcare system.
To examine the financing and provision of healthcare services under the General Health Insurance Scheme (GHIS).
To identify future challenges and recommendations for the Turkish healthcare system.

Main Methods:

Analysis of health status indicators, including life expectancy and infant mortality rates.

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Review of healthcare system reforms, financing mechanisms (GHIS), and provider structures (Ministry of Health, private sector).

Identification of key policy changes and their effects on healthcare delivery.

Main Results:

Significant improvements in life expectancy and a substantial reduction in infant mortality rate since 1980.
Implementation of the General Health Insurance Scheme (GHIS) and a purchaser-provider split.
Increased role of the private sector and introduction of a nationwide family practitioner scheme.

Conclusions:

Turkey's HTP has led to remarkable health status improvements and healthcare system restructuring.
Addressing remaining disparities, particularly in rural areas, and strengthening the referral system are crucial.
Future efforts should focus on hospital governance, healthcare workforce, and patient rights.