Şehir Hastaneleri Örneğinde Türkiye’de Sağlıkta Dönüşüm Sürecinde Kamu Özel İşbirliğinde SWOT Modeli
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aim: The Health Transformation Program, implemented in 2003, laid the foundation for a comprehensive reform process within the Turkish healthcare system. The program's primary objectives include providing effective, efficient, and sustainable healthcare services and ensuring fair and equal access to these services for all segments of society. This study focuses on city hospitals, one of the innovative implementations of the Health Transformation Program, and examines the transformation of healthcare services within the framework of the Public-Private Partnership model.Method: A literature review, official reports, Ministry of Health data, and current academic studies were utilized. The study examined the emergence of city hospitals, their relationship with the Public-Private Partnership model, and the impact of this model on healthcare services. Furthermore, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to city hospitals were evaluated using a SWOT analysis.Results: The findings demonstrate that city hospitals, with their modern infrastructure, advanced technology, and high bed capacity, increase access and quality of healthcare services. However, their remote location from city centers, high cost burden, and long-term public liabilities are among the significant disadvantages. The SWOT analysis demonstrates that city hospitals both bring innovation to the healthcare system and pose controversial sustainability challenges.Conclusion and Recommendations: While city hospitals are a significant transformation tool for the Turkish healthcare system, they should be carefully evaluated in terms of financial sustainability, service accessibility, and public benefit. In this context, transparency, cost management, and service quality are key to improving the effectiveness of city hospitals.
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Author: Ak, Sebla
Institution: Business University of Costa Rica
Language: Turkish
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204742584