【Health and Welfare News】 Some current and former executives from major pharmaceutical functions gathered together to form a health and medical policy alliance.
On the 22nd, current and former figures from major health and medical professions, including doctors, dentists, oriental medicine doctors, and pharmacists, gathered together to launch the ‘Health and Medical Policy Alliance.’
The Health and Medical Policy Solidarity is co-represented by Youngmi Yoon, former policy and public relations chief of the Korean Pharmaceutical Association, who served as director of the Korea Orphan Essential Drugs Center; Jeonggeun Lee, former full-time vice president of the Korean Medical Association, who served as acting president; Suyeon Hong, vice president of the Korean Dental Association; and Hyeongseok Kim, former Korean Oriental Medical Doctor. The association’s vice president and others joined.
The Health and Medical Policy Alliance places ‘compassionate health and medical care together as a single fence’ as its central value and aims to build innovative governance that combines expertise across health and medical sectors, conducting research and proposals on healthcare policies, public interest legislative activities, strengthening cooperation between sectors, and We plan to promote governance innovation in the health care industry and foster future health care leaders.
The four co-representatives explained the meaning of launching the Health and Medical Policy Alliance.
Youngmi Yoon, former senior policy and public relations official at the Korean Pharmaceutical Association, said, “We plan to work together to create and institutionalize a health care policy that prioritizes the health and safety of the people,” and added, “We will actively communicate so that the expertise of each department can create synergy.”
Lee Jeong-geun, co-representative and former full-time vice president of the Korean Medical Association, said, “The Health and Medical Policy Solidarity will take the lead in creating a better health and medical environment by coordinating and cooperating with the interests of each department,” and added, “We will do our best to promote public health and develop the health and medical industry.” “I will do my best,” he said.
Another co-representative, Hong Soo-yeon, current vice president of the Korean Dental Association, said, “Our goal is to bring about harmony and development in the health care industry based on the expertise and experience of each field,” and added, “An organization that presents reasonable and practical policy alternatives is an organization that presents reasonable and practical policy alternatives.” “We will do our best,” he emphasized.
Lastly, co-representative Kim Hyeong-seok, former vice president of the Korean Oriental Medical Association, said, “Through health and medical policy solidarity, we will be able to promote common development while respecting the unique values of each profession,” and added, “We will create a new model of coexistence and cooperation.” “I will go,” he said, expressing his ambition.
On the 22nd, the Health and Medical Policy Alliance announced its launch statement at a meeting of promoters and stated that it was forming the Health and Medical Policy Alliance to solve the challenges and tasks facing the health and medical community and create a better future for health and medical care.
In addition, he declared that he would present a political alternative and promote legislation and institutionalization that harmonize common interests and public interests.
In particular, we decided to contribute to the promotion of public health and the development of the health care industry by working as an organization leading health care policies based on the central value of ‘Together, providing warm health care.’
The Health and Medical Policy Solidarity plans to actively pursue solidarity with health and medical professional organizations that have not yet joined.
The Health and Medical Policy Solidarity plans to hold an inaugural general meeting in early 2025 and announced that it will strive to establish itself as an organization through the participation of the entire health and medical community.
Considering the complex web of stakeholders in healthcare, how will the alliance ensure that the voices of patients are central to its policy development and advocacy efforts?
## World Today News – Interview: Health and Medical Policy Alliance
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with two esteemed members of the newly launched Health and Medical Policy Alliance. We are joined by [Guest 1 Name & Title] and [Guest 2 Name & Title].
This groundbreaking alliance, comprised of prominent figures from diverse medical fields, aims to revolutionize healthcare policy. We are eager to delve deeper into the motivations, goals, and potential impact of this alliance.
**Section 1: The Genesis of the Alliance**
* **Question 1 (to either guest):** The formation of such a large-scale alliance across different medical disciplines is significant. What prompted the decision to unite these diverse voices under one umbrella? Were there specific challenges or opportunities in the healthcare landscape that fuelled this initiative?
* **Question 2 (to Guest 1):** The Alliance’s central value is “compassionate health and medical care provided together as a single fence.” Could you elaborate on what this signifies in practice? How will the alliance ensure that this value informs all its policy recommendations and actions?
**Section 2: Goals and Strategies**
* **Question 3 (to Guest 2):** The Alliance has ambitious goals, including policy research, legislative advocacy, and strengthening inter-sectoral cooperation. Could you outline some key priorities for the Alliance in the coming years? What specific policy areas will you be focusing on initially?
* **Question 4 (to either guest):** Building consensus and navigating differing viewpoints across various medical fields can be challenging. What strategies will the Alliance employ to ensure open dialog and collaborative decision-making amongst its members?
**Section 3: Impact and Future outlook**
* **Question 5 (to both guests):** What do you envision as the long-term impact of the Health and Medical Policy Alliance on the healthcare ecosystem? How do you hope your work will ultimately benefit patients and society as a whole?
* **Question 6 (to either guest):** The Alliance is open to collaborations with other healthcare organizations. What message would you like to convey to those who might be interested in joining your efforts? What kind of partnerships are you seeking to build?
**Closing:**
Thank you both for your insightful perspectives on this exciting new initiative. We wish the Health and Medical Policy Alliance all the best in its endeavors to shape a brighter future for healthcare.
**Note:**
This interview structure provides a framework for a comprehensive discussion. Feel free to adapt and expand upon these questions based on the specific knowledge and experience of your guests. Remember to encourage in-depth answers and follow-up questions to further explore the nuances of the topics discussed.
