This study examines the progression of households’ financial protection against out-of-pocket expenses in the Korea's health system, alongside policies aimed at expanding disease-targeted benefits under the national health insurance. Findings reveal that the incidence...
The Vietnam Ministry of Health is currently seeking inputs from relevant agencies regarding the proposed amendment of the Health Insurance Law to increase health insurance contributions.According to the Ministry, the existing health insurance contributions do not...
Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare unveiled a five-year plan aimed at create fundamentally reshaping the national health insurance system for sustainability.Park Jun hee reported in The Korea Herald, "The 2024-28 comprehensive plan aims at better compensating...
China has initiated a campaign to extend basic medical insurance coverage to cover medical expense of newborns.According to Xinhua, Chinese authorities have issued a circular announcing the launch of this campaign on March 2, with the goal of expanding basic medical...
Sierra Leone's Health financing progress matrix report highlights the country’s progress towards Universal Health Care (UHC) through health financing reforms. The report underscores the country's commitment to strengthening pooling mechanisms, advancing provider...
In 2023, the State Health Insurance Fund established a working group to ensure compliance with state health insurance requirements in Syrdarya's medical institutions. The region introduced a system for providing free care based on family doctor referrals, organizing...
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...
