Starting April 1, the Health Insurance Fund will expand its list of covered medicines to include several essential treatments for rare conditions. These include medicines for aggressive skin lymphoma, inoperable benign tumors, and chemotherapy for advanced bladder...
The study investigates the effectiveness of national health insurance on hospital utilization among the urban poor in Indonesia.Results indicate that individuals with national health insurance are more likely to use a hospital compared to those who are uninsured....
The Health Insurance General Office (HIGO) of Mongolia is working on updating and implementing national policies. In this regard, joint trainings were organized with the World Bank consultants. Training held on March 22 was titled "Improving the package of health...
Children, women, young people and adults in Bolivia who do not have health insurance can register with their identity card and receive the benefits of the Unified Health System.According to statements made by the Deputy Minister of Health Insurance and Management of...
On February 28, 2024, the Permanent Secretariat of Non-Governmental Organizations (SPONG), with the support of UNICEF, held a meeting to inform, raise awareness, mobilize and engage parliamentarians in the operationalization of universal health insurance in Burkina...
In 2024, Estonia’s Health Insurance Fund will reimburse 21.2 million euros for medical equipment, with 37 new devices added, including compression products for post-breast surgery. Since 2023, the benefits package is updated twice a year to ensure quicker access to...
E-prescription is a digital alternative to paper-based prescriptions in Azerbaijan. The "My E-Prescription" system electronically registers prescribed medicines. A new mobile app connects doctors, patients, and pharmacists on a single platform, simplifying...
In 2024, the Estonian Health Fund will allocate over 103 million euros to dental care, the largest investment in oral health. Benefits for vulnerable groups (pregnant women, mothers of young children, pensioners) will increase from 85 to 105 euros, with deductibles...
while health insurance did not significantly impact retention rates in diabetes and hypertension care in Tanzania, factors such as age, medical diagnosis, morbidity, and type of health facility attended were associated with retention in care. This study explores the...
The article discusses the adverse effects from changing of provider payment policy on health care accessibility and affordability in the Philippines.The Philippine health insurance system is transitioning from case-based payment back into a fee-for-service model...
The report conducted by the government of Lao PDR with support from WHO presents key results of the analysis of progress on financial protection during 2007-2019 and policy options.Lao PDR has integrated other social health protection schemes into National Health...
This study assesses the impact of social health insurance schemes on accessibility and financial catastrophe against catastrophic health expenditures for older people in Lao PDR.Findings shows that despite the existence of various social health insurance schemes,...
This decree defines the implementation of compulsory health insurance in the Republic of Benin.Health insurance is taken out either with the National Social Welfare Agency or any successor public body, or with an insurance company or organization approved in Benin or...
In 2024, the Health Insurance Fund will finance family doctor digital platforms to ensure all Estonians can contact family doctor centers online. The Fund will set requirements, assess compliance, and fund approved platforms. Family doctors can choose a suitable...
Starting next year, patients will benefit from faster access to healthcare services, while healthcare professionals will experience a reduced administrative workload and an increase in salaries. These reforms are also aimed at improving the availability of essential...
