Business & Management Studies

Abstract

Turkey's Healthcare Transformation Program has successfully leveraged Public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address the growing demand for infrastructure funding in the healthcare sector. Before the Covid-19 pandemic struck Turkey, the influx of private capital played a crucial role in expediting the construction and upgrading of healthcare facilities. This timely collaboration between the public and private sectors not only expanded the capacity and capabilities of the healthcare system but also ensured its readiness to address the increasing demands caused by the pandemic. This paper examines the financial aspects of healthcare PPPs in Turkey, shedding light on the economic implications, payment mechanisms, and financial sustainability of these partnerships. By emphasizing the financial mechanisms and hurdles unique to the Turkish situation, the intention of this paper is to provide valuable insights to policymakers, researchers, and practitioners engaged in healthcare infrastructure projects and present viewpoints on the broader debate concerning the long-term viability of PPP models in comparable environments.