Does universal health insurance coverage reduce unmet healthcare needs in China? Evidence from the National Health Service Survey [PDF]
International Journal for Equity in Health, 2021 Background China has nearly achieved universal health insurance coverage, but considerable unmet healthcare needs still exist. Although this topic has attracted great attention, there have been few studies examining the relationship between universal ...
Shenping Zhou +3 more
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Universal Health Insurance Coverage and the Economic Burden of Disease in Eastern China: A Pooled Cross-Sectional Analysis From the National Health Service Survey in Jiangsu Province [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 China has achieved universal social health insurance coverage, but it is unclear whether this has alleviated the economic burden of disease for individuals. This was investigated in the present study by analyzing National Health Service Survey (2008–2018)
Shenping Zhou +6 more
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A Retrospective Analysis of Universal Health Insurance Policy‐Making Process in Iran: A Qualitative Study [PDF]
Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Universal Health Insurance (UHI) coverage began in 2014, after the implementation Health Transformation Plan (HTP) to reduce out‐of‐pocket payments and improve access to health services in Iran Health Insurance Organization (IHIO ...
Mohammad Javad Kabir +4 more
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Universal health insurance, health inequality and oral cancer in Taiwan. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 INTRODUCTION:The introduction of universal health insurance coverage aims to provide equal accessibility and affordability of health care, but whether such a policy eliminates health inequalities has not been conclusively determined.
Fuhmei Wang, Jung-Der Wang, Yu-Wen Hung
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Monitoring the Aspects of Financial Risk Protection Regarding Universal Health Coverage [PDF]
Journal of Community Health Research, 2023 No ...
Anugraha John +2 more
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Predictors of health insurance uptake among residents of Lagos, Nigeria
Population Medicine, 2023 Introduction Health insurance is a health-financing mechanism to protect people from catastrophic healthcare costs and limits out-of-pocket spending on healthcare, which is directly linked to poverty.
Olufemi Erinoso +5 more
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PLoS ONE, 2023 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a global objective aimed at providing equitable access to essential and cost-effective healthcare services, irrespective of individuals' financial circumstances.
Nelson Kimeli Kemboi Yego +2 more
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The impact of health insurance enrollment on health outcomes in Kenya
Health Economics Review, 2023 Background The achievement of the global agenda on universal health coverage (UHC) is pivotal in ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being of all.
Mercy G Mugo
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Prevalence of Loss of Smell and Loss of Taste in COVID-19 Infected Patients
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2022 Background: The clinical presentations of COVID-19 have been variable, with atypical presentations being reported worldwide. Different studies have shown that olfactory and gustatory symptoms are present in confirmed COVID-19 cases, who may not have had
Sujan Shrestha +5 more
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PLoS ONE, 2022 BackgroundPromoting the coverage and ownership of health insurance constitutes a key strategy to achieving universal healthcare, thereby meeting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3.8) of safeguarding the vulnerable population from financial risk ...
Liming Shao +4 more
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