Navigating the Waves of Health Transformation Program of Turkey: A Critical Examination of the Shifting Landscape for Private Sector
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2024
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Ankara Üniversitesi Siyasal Bilgiler Fakültesi
Abstract
Over the last two decades, Turkey has experienced significant shifts in its healthcare system through
the implementation of the Health Transformation Program (HTP) led by the Justice and Development Party
(AKP). Initially closely tied to AKP's political goals, the HTP has evolved, displaying different phases at its
journey and, thus, prompting a reflective look. The recent controversial initiative by the AKP government, the
establishment of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) hospitals, commonly known as şehir hastaneleri (city
hospitals) in Turkey, has underscored a need for a reflective examination that considers various actors to
comprehend the formation of health policies. This study critically delves into the HTP's transformation, noting
a reduced emphasis on healthcare policy within the AKP's priorities, by exploring how private sector players
respond and position themselves in Turkey's healthcare reform scene. Using official reports and declarations,
the research investigates private actors' views on AKP's healthcare strategies, their satisfaction levels, policy
adjustments, and financial impacts. The aim is to unravel the narratives and strategies of the private sector in
the changing landscape of the HTP.
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Health Transformation Program (HTP), Turkish health care reform, PPP hospitals, Private sector in health, Health policy