Empanelment: A Foundational Component of Primary Health Care

Empanelment: A Foundational Component of Primary Health Care discusses the concept of empanelment as a critical element in primary health care (PHC). It outlines the importance of empanelment in establishing a continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care system. The document provides a framework for implementing empanelment, which includes defining the population, assigning providers, and engaging the community. It also offers case studies from countries like Ghana, India, and the United States to illustrate the practical applications of empanelment in PHC. The document concludes by emphasizing the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to successfully implement empanelment in PHC systems.