Current status and policy directions for consumer- and person-centered healthcare

Abstract

This paper aims to provide policy directions to make Korea’s healthcare system and policies more person- and consumer-centered. My recommendations to achieve person- and consumer-centered healthcare system and policies include: 1)shifting paradigms in healthcare system and policies so that they become more person-oriented and person-centered, 2)creating conditions and foundations for shared decision-making in healthcare delivery and use, 3)strengthening consumer empowerment and participation, 4)establishing foundations and platforms to provide, share, and utilize health information and data, and 5)creating conditions for the active participation of healthcare providers.