Reorganization of the Mexican Health System: The Extinction of INSABI and the Consolidation of IMSS-Bienestar

Authors

  • María Magaly Vargas Ruiz

Keywords:

mexican health system, IMSS-BIENESTAR, universal healthcare, public policies

Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyze the restructuring of the Mexican health system with the dissolution of the Health Institute for Well-being INSABI and the consolidation of the Mexican Social Security Institute for Well-being IMSSBienestar as the main provider of free health services for the population without social security The research uses qualitative methods for a descriptive and comparative analysis of the health system before and after the transition from INSABI to IMSS-Bienestar A documentary and legislative review was conducted examining decrees and laws in addition to academic literature on the organization of health systems The latest reorganization of the Mexican health system represents a strategic change in the delivery of public health services in Mexico This transition seeks to address the operational deficiencies of INSABI optimize resource management and ensure more efficient and equitable health coverage With the consolidation of IMSS-Bienestar the goal is to overcome the historical fragmentation of the Mexican Health System Although centralization offers advantages such as the integration of services it also presents significant challenges such as bureaucratization and resource management issues The success of the reform will depend on its adaptation to local needs inter-institutional collaboration and transparency Continuous evaluation and evidence-based adjustments will be crucial to extend the benefits to the entire population especially the most vulnerable This study provides a comprehensive view of the structural changes and their consequences offering data and analysis that can guide future policies and improve the health system in Mexico

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María Magaly Vargas Ruiz. (2024). Reorganization of the Mexican Health System: The Extinction of INSABI and the Consolidation of IMSS-Bienestar. Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 24(H5), 25–34. Retrieved from https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/104157

Reorganization of the Mexican Health System: The Extinction of INSABI and the Consolidation of IMSS-Bienestar

Published

2024-09-10