Effective Methods of Healthcare Financing: International Experience and Policy Implications
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Healthcare financing represents one of the most critical determinants of health system performance and population well-being. As healthcare expenditures continue to increase due to demographic aging, technological innovation, and the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, governments are challenged to develop financing mechanisms that ensure accessibility, efficiency, and financial sustainability. This study examines the major healthcare financing approaches employed worldwide, including tax-based financing, social health insurance, private health insurance, and mixed financing systems. The article evaluates their economic efficiency, equity implications, and institutional effectiveness. Special attention is given to recent reforms and emerging financing trends in developing countries. The findings suggest that integrated financing systems combining public funding with strategic purchasing mechanisms offer the most promising pathway toward universal health coverage and long-term sustainability.
Source: HSR (London)
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7219955209