Social Network Analysis of Departmental Collaboration Policies in the High-Quality Development of Public Hospitals

Wang Ruixuan; Song Jing; Li Xiaochun; Zhang Wenmin; Liu Jiahui; Wang Yifan; Yang Mengjiao; Yang Chunxiao; Zhao Zixuan; Fan Chengxin; Yin Wenqiang

Abstract：Objective Through social network analysis,to build a collaborative policy network of organizational sectors in the high-quality development of public hospitals,analyzes the interaction status of collaborative networks,and providing insights for the efficient advancement of high-quality development in public hospitals.Methods Central,Shandong Provincial,and Weifang Municipal governments were selected as representatives of three tiers of government departments.Policy documents issued by central,provincial,and municipal governments from 2021 to 2024 concerning the high-quality development of public hospitals were screened at each target level.Quantitative analysis was conducted using social network analysis.Results In the high-quality development of public hospitals,the coordinated policy network among departments at the target tiers—central,Shandong,and Weifang—has emerged as the core driver.This network demonstrates broad horizontal coordination across departments,with subordinate departments playing a significant role in collaboration.However,communication channels within the network remain limited,and vertical coordination among departments lacks sufficient depth.Conclusion To increase the density of collaborative policy networks in the organizational sector,It is necessary to further expand the action parts and communication channels of the departmentally collaborative policy network,emphasize the practical role of subordinate organizational departments in the implementation of policy,develop tolerance and incentives mechanism,and give full play to the integrational power of the Health Commission and the Leading Group,eventually form a collaborative network,which interacts well with the top and bottom.