2023 Long-Term Care Insurance Act and Enforcement Decree
The Long-term Care Insurance Act was established to promote the health and stability of senior citizens in their post-retirement years, alleviate the caregiving burden on families, and improve the quality of life for seniors. Under this Act, it provides long-term care...
2023 National Health Insurance Act and Enforcement Decree
The National Health Insurance Act was established to improve citizen's health and social security by providing health insurance benefits, covering diagnosis, medical treatment, rehabilitation, prevention and promotion services. This document is an updated version of...
Out of pocket care costs among HIV and hypertension co-morbid patients in Uganda
This study investigates the financial burden of out-of-pocket costs for patients with both HIV and hypertension (HTN) in urban and peri-urban Uganda. Through a survey of 94 patients from 10 clinics in Wakiso and Kampala districts, researchers assessed the direct,...
The health system in Cuba
Since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, Cuba has made health a national priority and established a public, universal, free, patient-centered system. It is based on prevention and the family physician model, which has enabled it to achieve remarkable health results. By...
Achieving sustainable health financing in Liberia
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Liberia's health financing landscape, with a focus on HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. It highlights the challenges the country faces in financing its health sector amidst declining donor funding and limited domestic...
More Singaporeans will get higher healthcare subsidies
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced an increase in public healthcare subsidies across range of services for Singaporean residents, beginning from October 1. This increase will benefit approximately 1.1 million residents.As reported by Daphne Yow in CNA, the MOH...
Latvian Public Health Guidelines 2021-2027 contain healthcare financing strategy
The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved the Public Health Guidelines 2021-2027 -- a mid-term planning document guiding the development of the health care system. Responsible institutions: The Ministry of Health is the responsible institution for the implementation...
Automating and increasing protection from user charges for outpatient medicines: the Estonian experience
User charges affect access to health care. In 2018, Estonia lowered thresholds and automated reduced co-payments for medicines via e-prescriptions, removing barriers. This increased eligibility and reduced out-of-pocket costs, improving financial protection. A new...
Analysis of the structure and trend prediction of China’s total health expenditure
The document discusses the increasing health expenditures in China amid rapid economic and social development, population aging, and evolving disease patterns. As health expenditures rise sharply, the study highlights the need to effectively utilize limited medical...
Costing Liberia’s basic package of health services county hospital level
The Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) developed the 2008 Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) as part of its National Health Plan to standardize health services and ensure universal access. BPHS focuses on decentralizing services to improve...
The Dominica health strategic plan (2010-2019) – Vol 1
A health situation analysis was conducted as the basis for the 2010-2019 Dominica health strategic plan. Health financing component is included in section 5 “Resources for Health”.
Armenia Health system review
This analysis of the Armenian health system reviews the developments in organization and governance, health financing, healthcare provision, health reforms and health system performance since 2006.
Healthcare in transition in the Republic of Armenia: the evolution of emergency medical systems and directions forward
Armenia has made remarkable strides in development, showing differential growth in varied sectors in Armenia. Emergency systems is one of the sectors which is neglected in the current drive to modernize. The development of emergency care systems is an extremely...
Public opinion about the health care system in Armenia: findings from a cross-sectional telephone survey
The study conducted by Tsovinar Harutyunyan and Varduhi Hayrumyan in Armenia evaluated public satisfaction with the healthcare system through a phone survey of 576 Yerevan residents. Results revealed 45.5% dissatisfaction and 49% negative views on equal access....
Health System Financing in Colombia: Sources and Uses
The article highlights that the health sector in Colombia has faced various financial and administrative problems that have increased the need for fiscal resources for its financing. The main sources of financing are the contributions to the contributory system made...