M6 · Implementation
M6
Slide 12
CONTENT
Legislative and Regulatory Dimensions
In some contexts, integration is limited not by professional will, but by legal constraints.
COMMON LEGISLATIVE BARRIERS INCLUDE:

Strict data protection rules preventing information sharing.

Separate legal mandates for health and social sectors.

Procurement rules that discourage cross-sector collaboration.

Funding regulations tied to sector-specific eligibility criteria.

EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION SOMETIMES REQUIRES:

Legal clarification enabling coordinated case management.

Adjustments to reimbursement models.

Formal recognition of multidisciplinary practice.

Frameworks for joint accountability across sectors.

Legislative reform is not always large-scale.
Sometimes small regulatory adjustments can significantly improve coordination.
Understanding the legal environment is therefore part of assessing system readiness.