Willingness to Pay for Employment-Based Health Insurance: A Study among Government Employees in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Alharbi, Mohammed A.

doi:10.13189/ujph.2022.100413

ujph

2022

DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2022.100413

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Willingness to Pay for Employment-Based Health Insurance: A Study among Government Employees in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Mohammed A. Alharbi¹

Abstract: Currently, government employees in SaudiArabia receive free healthcare services from the public healthcare system. Moreover, health services are provided to private-sector employees through mandatory cooperative health insurance of the employer. In the future, the government plans to introduce employment-based health insurance for those working in the public sector. In this research, the willingness of those working in the public sector to pay for employment-based health insurance has been examined. We intervi… Show more

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Integrated Lean Six Sigma and Kotter change management framework for emergency healthcare services in Saudi Arabia

Al Owad,

Yadav,

Kumar

et al. 2023

BIJ

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PurposeLean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation follows a structured approach called define-measure-analyze-improve-control (DMAIC). Earlier research about its application in emergency healthcare services shows that it requires organizational transformation, which many healthcare setups find difficult. The Kotter change management model facilitates organizational transformation but has not been attempted in LSS settings till now. This study aims to integrate the LSS framework with the Kotter change management model to come up with an integrated framework that will facilitate LSS deployment in emergency health services.Design/methodology/approachTwo-stage Delphi method was conducted by using a literature review. First, the success factors and barriers of LSS are investigated, especially from an emergency healthcare point of view. The features and benefits of Kotter's change management models are then reviewed. Subsequently, they are integrated to form a framework specific to LSS deployment in an emergency healthcare set-up. The elements of this framework are analyzed using expert opinion ratings. A new framework for LSS deployment in emergency healthcare has been developed, which can prevent failures due to challenges faced by organizations in overcoming resistance to changes.FindingsThe eight steps of the Kotter model such as establishing a sense of urgency, forming a powerful guiding coalition, creating a vision, communicating the vision, empowering others to act on the vision, planning for and creating short-term wins, consolidating improvements and producing still more change, institutionalizing new approaches are derived from the eight common errors that managers make while implementing change in the institution. The study integrated LSS principles and Kotter’s change management model to apply in emergency care units in order to reduce waste and raise the level of service quality provided by healthcare companies.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study could contribute knowledge to the literature by providing a framework to integrate lean management and Kotter's change management model for the emergency care unit of the healthcare organization. This framework guides decision-makers and organizations as proper strategies are required for applying lean management practices in any system.Originality/valueThe proposed framework is unique and no other study has prescribed any integrated framework for LSS implementation in emergency healthcare that overcomes resistance to change.

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Integrated Lean Six Sigma and Kotter change management framework for emergency healthcare services in Saudi Arabia

Al Owad,

Yadav,

Kumar

et al. 2023

BIJ

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Impact of the Cooperative Health Insurance System in Saudi Arabia on Universal Health Coverage—A Systematic Literature Review

Alzahrani,

Pavlova,

Alsubahi

et al. 2025

Healthcare

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Background: This systematic review assesses the role of the Cooperative Health Insurance System (CHIS) in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Saudi Arabia’s evolving healthcare system by consolidating and analyzing findings from diverse studies to provide a comprehensive overview of CHIS’s impact and also identifies contextual challenges and practical insights that can inform similar reforms globally. Methods: We report results following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The following six databases were searched for relevant studies: PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Business Source Complete, APA PsycINFO, and SocIndex. The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO. Inclusion criteria focused on studies examining the impact of CHIS on the UHC dimensions based on the following themes: population covered, affordability, quality, efficiency, access, services covered, and financial coverage. The initial search identified 1316 publications. Results: A total of 30 studies met the inclusion criteria. Our synthesis indicates that CHIS has significantly improved healthcare access and quality, particularly in the private sector. CHIS was also associated with increased healthcare efficiency through standardized benefit packages and reduced out-of-pocket expenditures. However, these studies noted challenges such as rising insurance premiums, infrastructural deficiencies, and cultural barriers. Conclusions: CHIS is integral to Saudi Arabia’s healthcare reform, substantially contributing to UHC’s objectives. Despite notable advances, continuous efforts are needed to address existing challenges and expand coverage. The findings suggest that enhanced government support and public awareness are crucial for advancing UHC goals in Saudi Arabia.

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Willingness to Pay for Employment-Based Health Insurance: A Study among Government Employees in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

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Integrated Lean Six Sigma and Kotter change management framework for emergency healthcare services in Saudi Arabia

Integrated Lean Six Sigma and Kotter change management framework for emergency healthcare services in Saudi Arabia

Impact of the Cooperative Health Insurance System in Saudi Arabia on Universal Health Coverage—A Systematic Literature Review

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