China<\/a> implemented the primary health care (PHC) reform, with the overarching goal of providing accessible, efficient, equitable and high-quality healthcare services. This systematic review aims to examine the impacts of China\u2019s PHC reforms on the health system and health outcomes.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TO BE EDITED – TEXT – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your text. PLEASE USE ONLY THE FEATURED IMAGE FUNCTION on your right column to add the image.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Out of a total 42 selected studies, 11 studies specifically focus on health financing reform. These studies reveal that implementing deductible copayments for PHC services, providing essential public health services with free-of-charge, and introducing of family physicians have collectively increased PHC utilization in China. However, the impact of the PHC on healthcare costs remains unclear, while the evidence regarding financial protection is notably lacking. This study underscores the imperative of evidence-based comprehensive reforms and strong PHC systems in reshaping the dominance of hospital-based services and advancing towards UHC.<\/p>\n
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