Identifying the Legal Principles Governing the Regulation of the Electronic Health System's Stakeholders Communication in Iran; With Emphasis on Service Providers

The implementation of the electronic health system on a global scale continues to face various challenges, including legal challenges, after two decades. This research aims to identify the legal principles governing the regulation of the Electronic Health System's Stakeholders Communication in Iran, with emphasis on service providers.

This qualitative research was conducted using thematic analysis method. Data collected in interviews with 27 experts. Interviewees were selected based on their familiarity with the electronic health system, expertise in legal issues related to it, and communication within this system. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA version 20 software.

Data thematic analysis led to the identification of four global themes and ten organizing themes. Legal challenges of the electronic health system and the legal principles governing the regulation of stakeholders' communication are two organizing themes discussed in this article.

Managing conflict of interest, redesigning the architecture of the electronic health system, mandating contracts for physicians with basic and complementary insurances, and utilizing the potential capacities and capabilities of private sector are among the recommendations of this research.