Study on the co-evolution of China's health workforce policies and the objectives of the new healthcare reform:Based on cross-referencing and content analysis of 196 policy documents
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2025.04.007
- VernacularTitle:我国卫生人力政策与新医改目标的协同演化研究
- Author:
Jing-yu WANG
1
;
Ren LONG
1
;
Xiao-yun LIU
1
Author Information
1. 北京大学公共卫生学院 北京 100191;北京大学中国卫生发展研究中心 北京 100191
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Health workforce policies;
Content analysis;
Policy evolution
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2025;18(4):51-58
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze the evolutionary patterns of China's health workforce policies following China's healthcare system reform and assess their alignment with reform objectives.Methods:This study examined health workforce-related policies implemented during China's healthcare system reform.Cross-referencing analysis and content evaluation were conducted within Health Worker-Centered Framework.Results:A total of 196 policies were analyzed,revealing two evolution patterns:(1)alignment with systemic reform goals,ensuring integration with broader healthcare transformation;(2)incremental optimization within the health workforce domain,emphasizing continuity and phased development.Thematic priorities included education/training,performance incentives,and human resource mobility,which closely coordinate with key reform targets such as strengthening primary care,reforming public hospitals,and establishing hierarchical diagnosis and treatment system.Conclusions:Since the healthcare system reform,China's health workforce policies reveals their dynamic alignment with reform goals.Policy evolution closely synergizes with reform objectives,providing institutional support for health talent development.However,Sectoral synergy dilemmas remain in health workforce policies,future efforts should strengthen policy integration and dynamic adjustment mechanisms to achieve high-quality development of health human resources.
