Cultura: International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology

Vol. 22 No. 10s (2025): Volume 22, Number 10s – 2025
Original Article

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Of Community Paramedic Programs In Emergency Medical Services In Saudi Arabia

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  • Mohammed Sultan Alharkan, Abdulaziz Bakheet Alghamdi, Ghalib Marwi ALanazi, Naif Meshal Alanazi, Zaid Helal Al anazi, Khaled Agol Alsolam, Faleh Saeed Faleh Alsubaie, Owaidh Mohsen Faleh Alotaibi, Ibrahim Saleh A Alfawzan

Published 2025-10-15

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Abstract

The emergency medical services (EMS) landscape in Saudi Arabia is evolving to address growing challenges in healthcare delivery and resource allocation. Community paramedic (CP) programs represent an innovative approach to providing appropriate care while potentially reducing unnecessary emergency department utilization and healthcare costs in the Saudi context. This comprehensive analysis examines the economic impact of community paramedic programs within the Saudi Arabian emergency medical services system, evaluating their cost-effectiveness across various implementation models. Through examination of existing programs, outcomes data, and economic modeling, this article provides a detailed assessment of the financial implications, return on investment, and sustainability of community paramedicine as an integrated component of Saudi Arabia's modern EMS systems, with particular attention to the unique cultural, geographic, and healthcare system characteristics of the Kingdom.

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