Integration between primary and hospital care has stalled, study reveals

A barometer by the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators (APAH) indicates that the integration of care between health centers and hospitals within Local Health Units (ULS) has stagnated, maintaining an average score of 3.29 out of 5—the same as the previous year. Professionals highlighted a particular need for better clinical integration and coordination between primary and hospital teams, noting that financial and administrative issues also hinder progress.