Healthcare transparency in Iran: anticipated benefits, risks, opportunities and barriers
Transparency in Iran's healthcare system could reduce corruption, improve access and service quality and promote innovation and cost control. However, systemic challenges and political resistance remain substantial. The few available opportunities - such as public demand and digital infrastructure - can drive change if supported by long-term, multi-stakeholder collaboration and commitment. These findings offer a roadmap for policymakers in Iran and similar settings to design tailored transparency strategies and overcome structural constraints.
Authors
- Mohammad Ranjbar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5660-8048)
- Iravan Masoudi Asl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0389-9571)
- Mohammadreza Maleki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8788-6902)
- Hossein Bouzarjomehri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8465-4383)
- Yasaman Herandi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2900-3240)
Institutions
- Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services (IR)
- National Health Insurance Fund (RS)
- Health Information Management (BE)
- National Health Insurance Service (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Health Organization and Management
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1108/jhom-11-2024-0486
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00