Primary Provider Relationship Model for Implementing Health Care Pathways in Colombia

This document proposes a model to improve the relationship among stakeholders involved in the implementation of two Comprehensive Healthcare Pathways (RIAS, as per its Spanish acronym) in Colombia: the Pathway for the Promotion and Maintenance of Healthcare (RPMS, as per its Spanish acronym) and the Pathway for Maternal and Perinatal Health Care (RIAMP, as per its Spanish acronym). The model focuses on the needs of the primary care provider, as the primary care provider serves as an accessible entry point for health system users. The model identifies challenges and requirements for establishing an effective relationship and provides a theoretical-practical archetype for the execution of the model. The model provides recommendations for its implementation and operational tools for the execution of the RIAS. This model aims to ensure the successful execution of the RIAS, which will strengthen the Colombian health system to meet the health needs of migrant populations and host communities. This is an English language version of the full report, which is available in Spanish.