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IX and X Andean Forum on Health and Economics – Proceedings
Chile, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

These reports summarize the objective of the Andean Health and Economy Forum in general, as well as the previous meetings. In more detail, it describes the ninth and tenth forums. The 119-page document includes both the speeches and the work at the dialogue tables.

Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Bangladesh

Achieving UHC requires a variety of financing strategies, including government revenue to support those unable to afford care. It involves coordinating these funding mechanisms to create a sustainable health system that serves the needs of all citizens, particularly...

Economists explain how the NHI can work in South Africa
Economists explain how the NHI can work in South Africa
South Africa

Economists express concerns about the viability of South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, citing the government's struggle to secure funding and the potential dismantling of existing medical schemes, which are already under strain. Economists have...

Advocates push to end benefit cuts for hospitalised New Zealanders
Advocates push to end benefit cuts for hospitalised New Zealanders
New Zealand

New Zealanders facing long hospital stays risk financial stress due to a policy that cuts benefits after 13 weeks. Advocates call for reforms to support patients' needs. Rising healthcare costs add to the burden, prompting a public petition for changes to ensure...

Financing the cost of health care in Jamaica
Jamaica

The Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness published a discussion paper on health financing for UHC in July, 2023. The paper aimed to stimulate broad public discussion on sustainable financing of the health sector as the country strives towards achieving Universal...

How to Create a Public Health Insurance Plan: Lessons from States in USA
United States of America

Health coverage rates in the U.S. have reached a record high since the Affordable Care Act was enacted, yet many insured individuals still struggle with high healthcare costs, particularly among marginalized racial and ethnic groups. Surveys indicate that a...

Health Board contributes to the reform of the CSS organic law
Health Board contributes to the reform of the CSS organic law
Panama

In October 2024 in Panama, the health roundtable presented its summary of proposals for the reform of the organic law of the Social Security Fund. This same law was sanctioned on March 18, 2025. In Panama, a consultation process has been carried out to inform the...

Austrian Medical Chamber Unveils Ten-Point Plan for ÖGK Reform
Austrian Medical Chamber Unveils Ten-Point Plan for ÖGK Reform
Austria

The Austrian Medical Chamber has proposed a ten-point reform plan to address the ÖGK’s significant financial challenges, emphasizing the need to improve healthcare services rather than cutting them, as projected deficits exceed one billion euros. The Austrian Medical...

The rising income gradient in life expectancy in Sweden over six decades
Sweden

This study investigates the relationship between income and life expectancy in Sweden from 1960 to 2021, revealing a widening gap in life expectancy between different income levels. The disparity increased significantly, with men’s life expectancy gap growing from 3.5...

Renewing New Zealand’s Primary Care System
Renewing New Zealand’s Primary Care System
New Zealand

The report "The Heart of Healthcare: Renewing New Zealand's Primary Care System" highlights the economic benefits of investing in general practice, showing potential cost savings and improved patient care compared to emergency department visits.The report "The Heart...