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ArticleJournal of pharmaceutical policy and practice2025

Transforming healthcare: Saudi Arabia's vision 2030 healthcare model.

Amal K Suleiman, Long Chiau Ming

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Article in Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 79 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Amal K SuleimanDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6162-6301
Long Chiau MingSchool of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway City, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3971-9694

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vision 2030 represents Saudi Arabia's strategic socio-economic plan aimed at promoting economic diversification and enhancing living standards. Launched in April 2016, this vision describes an innovative healthcare plan to improve services and outcomes. The merits and drawbacks of public hospitals' 'Model of Care' are examined in this study. This assessment summarises Vision 2030s healthcare revolution. This study explores the innovative 'Model of Care' and its potential to change Saudi healthcare. Prior to Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's healthcare system grappled with escalating costs and a heavy reliance on foreign labour, signalling a need for transformative change. Vision 2030s patient-centric framework emphasises individualised treatment, and the National Guidelines Center's role in standardising healthcare processes is examined in this review. In addition, we also explored the new initiative of Electronic Health Records and telemedicine services. Additionally, we addressed the challenges associated with it, such as the imperative to address the digital divide and ensure data security. Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia brought about a significant transformation in the provision of healthcare. Despite the presence of challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient personnel, and resistance to change, this vision offers a robust foundation for effectively tackling these concerns. The implementation of these improvements is expected to enhance the calibre and accessibility of healthcare services. This transitional change ensures healthcare is both innovative and inclusive, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged regions. This measure is expected to enhance the general welfare and economic success of the population in Saudi Arabia. The future of healthcare in the Kingdom hinges on the effective implementation of evidence-based therapy, collaborative cooperation, and equitable practices. The healthcare sector possesses significant potential for substantial positive transformation, notwithstanding its continuous nature.

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PMCPMC11753010

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