The Asian Development Bank (ADB) explores the transformative potential of digital technologies in strengthening health financing systems in its report, Evolving Arena of Adopting Innovative Digital Technologies to Enhance Health Financing Systems. Achieving universal...
Federal Law "Vereinbarungsumsetzungsgesetz" (VUG) 2024 introduced changes to 13 laws to reform healthcare and to create the legal framework for the revision of planning. The bill aims to strengthen the private practice sector, expand digital services, support health...
The State has tried to boost the generic drug market as a way to contain the increase in out-of-pocket health care costs for Peruvian households.The author refers to research conducted by Videnza Consultores that analyzes four key processes of the health system in...
Cancer remains a major public health challenge in Poland, accounting for one in four premature deaths and leading to an estimated 38,400 premature cancer-related fatalities annually. Future cancer health expenditure is expected to rise significantly due to an aging...
Bhutan is currently transforming its health system and has updated its Health Technology Assessment (HTA) framework. This revision is designed to prioritize health initiatives and ensure the sustainability of the health system. The framework outlines the stages of the...
KPMG's market study, “Understanding healthcare financing in Saudi Arabia,” examines the Kingdom's healthcare financing structure and the trends influencing expenditure patterns. Saudi Arabia's healthcare spending surged from SAR 22.8 billion in 2007 to nearly SAR 80...
This new contracting model will improve efficiency, transparency and the supply of medicines and supplies needed in the health sector.The President of the Republic emphasized that the New Model of Consolidated Procurement of Medicines and Medical Supplies in Mexico...
The HFPM assessment report comprehensively evaluates Kenya's health financing system using the WHO's HFPM framework. This assessment reviews Kenya's progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by examining key areas of health financing, including revenue raising,...
Health is crucial for societal well-being, supporting productive populations and promoting social cohesion while also contributing to economic stability. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are facing challenges in balancing health needs with economic...
This manual provides comprehensive guidelines for implementing Performance-Based Financing (PBF) in Rwandan health facilities, including hospitals and health centers. It outlines the principles, structures, and operational procedures of the PBF system, designed to...
Swiss voters are set to decide on a significant revision of the healthcare financing model, aimed at standardizing costs between inpatient and outpatient care and improving the affordability and quality of healthcare services. Supported by various political parties...
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation of its healthcare system as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, focusing on a comprehensive overhaul of healthcare financing. The new approach shifts from a traditional model, where providers are compensated...
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...
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 Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) is a strategic initiative by Liberia's Ministry of Health (MOH) aimed at providing prioritized, high-impact health interventions within the country's available resources. Due to fiscal constraints, the MOH developed the...
