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Table 2 Barriers to achieving transparency

From: Unveiling the shadows: obstacles, consequences, and challenges of information opacity in healthcare systems

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Difficulty in Access

Legal, technical, or organizational obstacles to releasing public information

Complex Payment Systems

Need for systemic reforms in financing models

Privacy Concerns

Balancing confidentiality with transparency

Data Protection Laws

Regulatory frameworks limiting the dissemination of sensitive health data

Commercial Interests

Prioritization of profit over openness by pharmaceutical and insurance companies

Inequality in Access

Unequal distribution of resources and skills affecting access to health information