ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Public-Private Partnerships as a Catalyst for Healthcare Transformation in Saudi Arabia: Evaluating the Impact on Accessibility, Quality, and Sustainability Under Vision 2030.
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- Awareness, attitudes, and experiences of using digital health services among patients with chronic diseases at King Abdulaziz Medical City.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundPPPs are central to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 healthcare transformation, yet evidence on their impact on accessibility, quality, and sustainability remains limited. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived associations between PPP implementation under Vision 2030 and three healthcare system outcomes-service accessibility (geographical, financial, technological), care quality (clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, efficiency), and reform sustainability (economic, operational, adaptive)-from the perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients in Saudi Arabia.
methodsA cross-sectional, mixed-methods design was employed. Surveys were administered to 150 healthcare professionals and 210 patients at PPP-operated facilities (response rates of 61.2% and 65.6%, respectively). Descriptive and inferential statistics-including
resultsAmong professionals, 56.6% reported improved accessibility following the implementation of PPP, with 60.6% endorsing telemedicine as a key facilitator. However, 64.6% indicated financial access remained unchanged or worsened due to persistent out-of-pocket expenditures, and a statistically significant urban-rural gap was observed (
conclusionsPPPs were associated with measurable improvements in healthcare accessibility, quality, and efficiency in Saudi Arabia. However, achieving the Vision 2030 objectives requires reforms that address financial equity, service distribution, workforce nationalization, and governance.
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