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.