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Measurement matters: who and what counts on the road to universal health coverage

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Advancing towards universal health coverage (UHC)—whereby all people receive the health services they need without financial hardship—is viewed as a primary way for countries to improve health and equity.1,2 Although UHC is often framed as bold yet achievable, questions remain on how best to monitor country-level gains and challenges. To make progress on the ground, we must understand where countries are today—in terms of both service coverage and financial risk protection—and what is needed to bring UHC closer to reality in the future.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(19)30499-1

Authors: Nancy Fullman, Rafael Lozano

Institutions: University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Subfield: Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000