Strategies For Improving Health Administration In Rural And Underserved Areas: Bridging Gaps In Access To Care

Abstract

Contemporary healthcare systems and organizations are becoming better aware of the importance of quality management in the sector. Several developed countries have embarked on largescale programs, such as the EFQM Excellence Model, TQM, CQI, etc. Not all health systems have the necessary resources, knowledge, information, and above all, the will of all employees to implement comprehensive and successful quality management system. In particular, healthcare systems in rural areas face a special challenge. The specific nature of rural areas, with the rapid deterioration of the demographic situation and additional barriers in access to health care services, sets specific challenges for the management of health care institutions (Jain & Rao, 2019).