International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Smart Governance: A Foundation for Good Governance for Health

Document Type : Letter to Editor

Authors
Omid Parvizi 1
Azam Raoofi 1
Amirhossein Takian 1, 2, 3
1 Center of Excellence for Global Health (CEGH), Department of Global Health and Public Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Health Management, Policy & Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
3 Health Equity Research Centre (HERC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
10.34172/ijhpm.8924
Keywords
Smart Health Governance
Health Policy
Good Governance
Policy Making
Health Equity
Sustainable Health

 Dear Editor,

 

The digitization of government services and the growing complexity of policy challenges1 necessitate innovative digital solutions to enhance governance, improve health quality, achieve universal health coverage, reduce inequalities, and increase accountability.2 An integrated approach in modern health information systems and medical informatics is essential, with smart governance playing a crucial role in effectively incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. ... (Read more...)

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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 14, Issue 1
2025
Pages 1-3

  • Received Date 28 November 2024
  • Revised Date 13 March 2025
  • Accepted Date 18 March 2025
  • First Published Date 26 March 2025
  • Published Date 01 December 2025