Puerto Rico aiming to achieve new health system by 2019
08-May-17, Global Health Intelligence
The government of Puerto Rico plans to remodel their health system. They hope to achieve a more efficient system and reduce spending by 2019.
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The proposed health model is patient oriented, providing improved access and not limited by region. The model also identifies immediate measures to reduce administrative expenses and fraud.
The health reform proposed includes turning Puerto Rico into a single region, creating competition and cost-effectiveness and improved patient access. There will an increase in the number of insurers and medical groups. The Government will pay for basic and less expensive options. Through this model, the government plans to achieve savings of USD900 million over ten years.