#cross functional integration

Integrated care can take place at various levels and settings within the health sector (e.g. between primary care and hospitals) or as integration of health and social sectors (e.g. care for long-term patients).

The aging population and the growing prevalence of chronic conditions increases the healthcare costs and its utilization in many high-income countries. Integrated health systems have been promoted as a mean to improve access, quality and continuity of services in a more efficient way especially for people with complex needs. Healthcare delivery is complex. The reason behind the same is…