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Private Health Insurance for the Poor in Developing Countries?

Year: 2005

Type: report

Abstract: The financing of health care is a major challenge for developing countries, especially since deficiencies in national health systems specifically harm the poor. Innovative financing mechanisms, such as private health insurance, offer benefits and risks. Their implementation requires caution on the part of policy makers who need to consider adequate regulation in order to optimise health outcomes.

Source: Policy insights

DOI: 10.1787/246261152655

Authors: Denis Drechsler, Johannes Jütting

Institution: Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Economiques

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1590140400

Cites: 3

Cited by: 18

Related to: 10