Abstract:
This study explores the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
healthcare providers in Morocco. The research analyses key variables, including
expenses, revenues, financial support, telehealth utilization, clinical activity, and
workforce size, to understand their relationships and effects on the financial
provision of healthcare services during the pandemic.
The findings reveal significant financial challenges faced by healthcare
providers in Morocco due to the pandemic. Expenses and revenues showed a
negative correlation, indicating that higher expenses were associated with decreased
revenues. On the other hand, financial support exhibited a positive correlation with
the financial impact, suggesting external aid's role in mitigating adverse financial
consequences.
Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that expenses, revenues,
financial support, telehealth utilization, clinical activity, and workforce size together
explain a substantial portion of the financial impact experienced by healthcare
providers. These independent variables can predict 64.1 percent of the variance in the
financial impact model.
The study underscores the importance of implementing targeted interventions
and innovative strategies to support the financial resilience of healthcare practices.
Policymakers should address workforce disruptions, embrace telehealth as an
alternative care delivery mode, and provide financial assistance tailored to the needs
of independent practices. Additionally, understanding payment preferences and
designing suitable payment reform initiatives can contribute to sustaining healthcare
practices' financial viability.
In conclusion, this research highlights the diverse challenges faced by
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healthcare providers in Morocco during the COVID-19 pandemic. By
comprehending the interplay of financial variables and their impact on healthcare
practices, evidence-based policies and interventions can be developed to strengthen
the financial stability and sustainability of healthcare providers, ensuring the
continuity of high-quality care delivery during future crises.
