The Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) Policy in Rwanda represents a strategic initiative aimed at retaining healthcare professionals in public health facilities, allowing them to engage in private practice concurrently. This study assesses the implementation challenges and identifies opportunities for potential reformulation of DCP schemes. This study employed a mixed methods approach, incorporating both cross-sectional and retrospective designs across six Rwandan public hospitals. This study found that the DCP policy in Rwanda positively impacted healthcare provider retention, patient satisfaction, and hospital revenues. Providers expressed strong support for the policy, and patient satisfaction was high, with 81% of patients reporting positive experiences with DCP services.
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