Health Policy Reforms and Preventive Care: A Review of Their Impact on Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Costs

Abstract

Healthcare systems worldwide are continuously evolving to enhance patient safety, improve health outcomes, and reduce costs. One of the primary ways this evolution occurs is through health policy reforms aimed at strengthening preventive care. These reforms seek to create a healthcare environment that prioritizes early intervention, minimizes harm, and fosters a culture of patient safety (Macedo et al., 2020). By focusing on proactive rather than reactive healthcare strategies, policymakers aim to reduce the burden of chronic diseases and hospital admissions. Patient safety culture (PSC) plays a crucial role in these reforms, ensuring that preventive measures are integrated into healthcare settings through standardized protocols and collaborative practices (Eliyana et al., 2020).