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Rev. saúde pública (Online) ; 54: 125, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO, SES-SP | ID: biblio-1145064

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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate the relation between catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) and multimorbidity in a national representative sample of the Brazilian population aged 50 year or older. METHODS: This study used data from 8,347 participants of the Estudo Longitudinal de Saúde dos Idosos Brasileiros (ELSI - Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging) conducted in 2015-2016. The dependent variable was CHE, defined by the ratio between the health expenses of the adult aged 50 years or older and the household income. The variable of interest was multimorbidity (two or more chronic diseases) and the variable used for stratification was the wealth score. The main analyses were based on multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: The prevalence of CHE was 17.9% and 7.5%, for expenditures corresponding to 10 and 25% of the household income, respectively. The prevalence of multimorbidity was 63.2%. Multimorbidity showed positive and independent associations with CHE (OR = 1.95, 95%CI 1.67-2.28, and OR = 1.40, 95%CI 1.11-1.76 for expenditures corresponding to 10% and 25%, respectively). Expenditures associated with multimorbidity were higher among those with lower wealth scores. CONCLUSIONS: The results draw attention to the need for an integrated approach of multimorbidity in health services, in order to avoid CHE, particularly among older adults with worse socioeconomic conditions.


RESUMO OBJETIVO: Estimar a relação entre gasto catastrófico em saúde (GCS) e multimorbidade em amostra nacional representativa da população brasileira com 50 anos de idade ou mais. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados dados de 8.347 participantes do Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde dos Idosos Brasileiros (2015-2016). A variável dependente foi o GCS, definido pela razão entre as despesas com saúde do adulto de 50 anos ou mais e a renda domiciliar. A variável de interesse foi a multimorbidade (duas ou mais doenças crônicas), e a variável utilizada para estratificação foi o escore de riqueza. As principais análises foram baseadas na regressão logística multivariada. RESULTADOS: A prevalçncia de GCS foi de 17,9% e 7,5% para gastos correspondentes a 10% e 25% da renda domiciliar, respectivamente. A prevalçncia da multimorbidade foi de 63,2%. A multimorbidade apresentou associações positivas e independentes com GCS (OR = 1,95, IC95% 1,67-2,28 e OR = 1,40, IC95% 1,11-1,76 para gastos correspondentes a 10% e 25%, respectivamente). Os gastos associados à multimorbidade foram maiores entre aqueles com menor escore de riqueza. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados chamam atenção para a necessidade de uma abordagem integrada da multimorbidade nos serviços de saúde, de forma a evitar os GCS, particularmente entre adultos mais velhos com piores condições socioeconômicas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Chronic Disease/economics , Health Expenditures/statistics & numerical data , Multimorbidity , Socioeconomic Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Catastrophic Illness/epidemiology , Chronic Disease/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Longitudinal Studies , Cost of Illness , Middle Aged
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J. bras. pneumol ; 46(5): e20200015, 2020.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1134895

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ABSTRACT The epidemiological relevance of tuberculosis is directly related to the socioeconomic profile of a given country. Vulnerability to tuberculosis is influenced by biological factors (e.g., malnutrition, HIV infection, and age) and social factors (e.g., unhealthy housing, high population density, inappropriate working conditions, and lack of access to health services). In many cases, multiple vulnerabilities occur in conjunction. We propose here a reflection on tuberculosis from the point of view of the social determinants of health, as well as the costs associated with its diagnosis and treatment in Brazil, based not only on data in the international literature but also on evidence related to the national context. Given the magnitude of tuberculosis as a socially mediated disease, there is an evident need for greater involvement of health professionals and of the scientific community to implement relevant operational and research measures to understand the social conditions influencing the health-illness continuum for tuberculosis patients. Although the recent economic crisis in Brazil has contributed to increased mortality from all causes, including tuberculosis, health and social protection expenditures have mitigated detrimental health effects. The evidence presented here underscores the importance of public social protection policies for minimizing the effects of tuberculosis indicators, with the aim of eliminating tuberculosis in Brazil.


RESUMO A relevância epidemiológica da tuberculose está diretamente relacionada ao perfil socioeconômico dos países. A vulnerabilidade à tuberculose é influenciada por fatores biológicos, como desnutrição, infecção por HIV ou faixa etária, e fatores sociais, como habitações insalubres, alta densidade demográfica, condições de trabalho inadequadas e inacessibilidade aos serviços de saúde; porém, muitas vezes essas vulnerabilidades se somam. Propomos aqui uma reflexão sobre a tuberculose sob o ponto de vista dos determinantes sociais de saúde e dos custos associados ao seu diagnóstico e tratamento, baseando-nos não somente em dados publicados na literatura internacional, mas também nas evidências já presentes no panorama nacional. Considerando a magnitude da tuberculose como doença socialmente produzida, fica evidente a necessidade de maior envolvimento de profissionais de saúde e da comunidade científica no sentido de implementar medidas operacionais e de investigação relevantes para a compreensão dos condicionantes sociais do processo saúde-doença na tuberculose. A recente crise econômica pela qual passa o Brasil contribuiu para o aumento da mortalidade por todas as causas, incluindo por tuberculose; porém, investimentos em saúde e proteção social reduziram os danos à saúde. Essas evidências reforçam a importância de políticas públicas de proteção social para a redução dos indicadores da tuberculose visando sua eliminação no Brasil.


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Humans , Tuberculosis/economics , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Delivery of Health Care/economics , Social Determinants of Health , Tuberculosis/diagnosis , Tuberculosis/drug therapy , Tuberculosis/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Health Care Costs , Cost of Illness , Costs and Cost Analysis , Antitubercular Agents/therapeutic use
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 22(5): 1631-1640, maio 2017. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-839958

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Resumen El Informe Mundial de Salud 2010 de la OMS delineó un marco conceptual para analizar los componentes de la Cobertura Universal de Salud, sugiriendo tres dimensiones: cobertura del servicio, cobertura financiera y cobertura de la población. A partir de ese marco, se analizan los gastos relacionados a la salud en los hogares argentinos en el año 2012/13. Para el análisis se utilizó como fuente de datos la Encuesta Nacional de Gastos de Hogares 2012/13. Se construyeron indicadores de gasto en salud de los hogares siguiendo la propuesta de Sherri (2012) y se definieron modelos multivariados para identificar determinantes del gasto de los hogares. Los resultados evidencian que la situación de gasto catastrófico en compromete al 2,3% de los hogares del país, mientras que el empobrecimiento debido al gasto en salud se encontró en el 1,7% de los hogares.


Abstract The 2010 World Health Report of WHO established a conceptual framework for the analysis of the components of Universal Health Coverage; three dimensions were suggested: services coverage, financial coverage, and population coverage. Within this framework, health-related spending of argentine households for the year 2012-2013 are analyzed. The analysis was performed on data retrieved from the National Survey of Household Expenditure 2012-2013. Household healthcare expenditure indicators were built following Sherri’s proposal (2012) and multivariate models were defined to identify determiners of household spending. Results indicate that catastrophic spending situations affect 2.3% of the country households, whereas impoverishment resulting from spending on healthcare was detected in 1.7% of them.


Subject(s)
Humans , Health Expenditures/statistics & numerical data , Universal Health Insurance/economics , Insurance, Health/economics , Argentina , Family Characteristics , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Salud pública Méx ; 58(6): 694-707, nov.-dic. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-846016

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Abstract: Objective: This study aims to generate evidence on intellectual development disorders (IDD) in Mexico. Materials and methods: IDD disease burden will be estimated with a probabilistic model, using population-based surveys. Direct and indirect costs of catastrophic expenses of families with a member with an IDD will be evaluated. Genomic characterization of IDD will include: sequencing participant exomes and performing bioinformatics analyses to identify de novo or inherited variants through trio analysis; identifying genetic variants associated with IDD, and validating randomly selected variants by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing or real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR). Delphi surveys will be done on best practices for IDD diagnosis and management. An external evaluation will employ qualitative case studies of two social and labor inclusion programs for people with IDD. Conclusions: The results will constitute scientific evidence for the design, promotion and evaluation of public policies, which are currently absent on IDD.


Resumen: Objetivo: Esta investigación busca generar evidencia sobre trastornos del desarrollo intelectual (TDI) en México. Material y métodos: La carga de la enfermedad por TDI se estimará con un modelo probabilístico usando encuestas poblacionales. Se estimarán costos directos e indirectos de gastos catastróficos de familias con un integrante conTDI. La caracterización genómica deTDI incluirá secuenciar exomas, realizar análisis bioinformático para identificar variantes de novo o heredadas a través de análisis de tríos, identificar variantes genéticas asociadas con TDI, y validar variantes aleatoriamente seleccionadas con reacción en cadena de polimerasa y secuenciación o qPCR. Se harán encuestas Delphi sobre mejores prácticas de diagnóstico y manejo de TDI. Una evaluación externa empleará estudios cualitativos de caso de dos programas de inclusión social y laboral para personas con TDI. Conclusiones: Los resultados serán evidencia científica que podrá ser la base para el diseño, promoción y evaluación de políticas públicas, actualmente ausentes para TDI.


Subject(s)
Humans , Intellectual Disability/diagnosis , Intellectual Disability/economics , Intellectual Disability/genetics , Intellectual Disability/therapy , Genetic Variation , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Surveys and Questionnaires , Cost of Illness , Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders/diagnosis , Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders/economics , Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders/genetics , Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders/therapy , Costs and Cost Analysis , Genomics , Pediatric Obesity/diagnosis , Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis , Autism Spectrum Disorder/therapy , Mexico
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Salud pública Méx ; 58(3): 341-350, may.-jun. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-793028

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Resumen: Objetivo: Documentar la protección financiera en salud en México hasta 2014. Material y métodos: Se actualiza la medición del gasto empobrecedor y catastrófico hasta 2014 para analizar los cambios desde la implementación del Sistema de Protección Social en Salud y el Seguro Popular, con base en la serie de Encuestas de Ingresos y Gastos de los Hogares. Resultados: En el periodo de 2004 a 2014, los indicadores de protección financiera han continuado su tendencia decreciente. El gasto excesivo llegó a sus niveles más bajos: 2.0% en 2012 y 2.1% en 2014. El gasto empobrecedor bajó de 1.3% en 2004 a 0.5% en 2014, mientras que el gasto catastrófico, de 2.7% a 2.1%. Conclusiones: Las tendencias en protección financiera son claramente de mejoría entre 2000 y 2014; para 2012 y 2014, demuestran niveles bajos en gasto catastrófico y empobrecedor, así como una estabilización. Sin embargo, siguen siendo relativamente altas entre hogares del quintil 1, rurales y con adultos mayores.


Abstract: Objetive: Document financial protection in health in Mexico up to 2014. Materials and methods: We up date the measures of impoverishing and catastrophic health expenditure to 2014, to analyse shifts since the implementation of the System for Social Protection in Health and the Seguro Popular using time series data from the Household Income and Expenditure Survey. Results: Between 2004 and 2014 there has been a continued improvement in levels of financial protection. Excessive expenditure reached its lowest point: -2.0% in 2012 and 2.1% in 2014. Impoverishing expenditure dropped to 1.3% in 2004, compared to 0.5% in 2014, and catastrophic expenditures from 2.7% to 2.1%. Conclusions: The time series of data on financial protection show a clear pattern of improvement between 2000 and 2014 and level off and low levels in 2012 and 2014. Still, levels continue to be relatively high for households in the poorest quintile, in rural areas and with an elderly person.


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Humans , Social Security/organization & administration , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Health Expenditures/trends , Health Expenditures/statistics & numerical data , Insurance, Major Medical/legislation & jurisprudence , Poverty , Social Security/economics , Social Security/legislation & jurisprudence , Family Characteristics , Surveys and Questionnaires , Health Care Reform , Income , Mexico
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Salud pública Méx ; 58(2): 187-196, Mar.-Apr. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-793018

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Abstract Objective: To compare trends in hospital discharges and mortality due to breast cancer (BC) in Mexico from 2004 to 2012 by insurance condition before and after incorporating BC comprehensive treatment into the System of Social Protection in Health (Sistema de Protrección Social en Salud, SPSS) in 2007. Materials and methods: Data on BC hospital discharges and mortality reported in women aged 25 years and over were obtained from the National Health Information System. Mortality rates were adjusted by age and state. Results: At the national level, a growing tendency in hospital discharges was observed, mainly for women without social security, while mortality rate remained constant. Mortality rates by state show that lower marginalization index corresponded to higher mortality. Conclusions: A differential behavior was observed among women according to insurance condition, partly due to the inclusion of BC treatment in the SPSS.


Resumen Objetivo: Comparar las tendencias de egresos hospitalarios y mortalidad por cáncer de mama (CaMa) en México de 2004 a 2012, según esquema de aseguramiento, antes y después de la incorporación del tratamiento integral del CaMa al Sistema de Protección Social en Salud (SPSS) en 2007. Material y métodos: Los egresos hospitalarios y de mortalidad por CaMa en mujeres de 25 años o más se obtuvieron del Sistema Nacional de Información en Salud. Las tasas de mortalidad se ajustaron por edad y entidad federativa. Resultados: A nivel nacional, hubo una tendencia creciente de los egresos hospitalarios, principalmente para mujeres sin seguridad social, mientras que la tasa de mortalidad se mantuvo constante. Las tasas de mortalidad fueron mayores en estados con menor índice de marginación. Conclusiones: Se observó un comportamiento diferencial entre las mujeres según esquema de aseguramiento en salud debido, en parte, a la inclusión del tratamiento de CaMa al SPSS.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Breast Neoplasms/mortality , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data , Insurance, Major Medical/economics , Patient Discharge/trends , Patient Discharge/statistics & numerical data , Social Security/economics , Social Security/statistics & numerical data , Breast Neoplasms/economics , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Catastrophic Illness/mortality , Retrospective Studies , Mortality/trends , Medically Uninsured/statistics & numerical data , Insurance Coverage/statistics & numerical data , Social Marginalization , Geography, Medical , Insurance, Major Medical/statistics & numerical data , Mexico/epidemiology
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Salud pública Méx ; 55(4): 394-398, Jul.-Aug. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-690357

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Objetivo. Documentar el efecto que el Fondo de Protección contra Gastos Catastróficos (FPGC) ha tenido sobre la cobertura de servicios y la disponibilidad de recursos para la atención de cataratas. Material y métodos. Con datos 2000-2010 del Sistema Automatizado de Egresos Hospitalarios y las estimaciones de población del Consejo Nacional de Población, se calcularon la tasa anual y la cobertura de atención de cataratas. Los datos de recursos proceden del Sistema Nacional de Información en Salud. Resultados. La cobertura de atención creció de 24 pacientes atendidos por 1 000 pacientes con cataratas en 2000 a 58.8 en 2012. El mayor aumento ocurrió entre 2006 y 2007 como consecuencia de la incorporación de la atención de cataratas al FPGC. Este aumento se sustenta más en la productividad por oftalmólogo que en un incremento de los recursos. Sobresalen los incrementos en la tasa de egresos observados en Aguascalientes, Coahuila, Distrito Federal y Nayarit. Conclusiones. Los resultados aquí presentados muestran beneficios sobre la salud poblacional derivados de decisiones político-organizacionales basadas en evidencias.


Objective. To describe the effect of the Fund against Catastrophic Expenditures in Health on the provision of services for patients with cataract. Materials and methods. We used administrative dataset on hospital discharges and official figures on population to estimate the rate of care and the coverage for cataract. To estimate the variation on resources, we used data from the National System of Health Information. Results. Coverage for this disease had a significant increase between 2000 and 2010, passing from 24 per thousand cataract patients receiving attention to 58.8 per thousand. This growth is mainly due to the incorporation of cataract to the catalog of diseases covered by the Fund against Catastrophic Expenditures in Health, although this variation is not based on additional resources but in a higher productivity. The growth of services is noticeable in Aguascalientes, Coahuila, Distrito Federal and Nayarit. Conclusions. Our results suggest that policy-making based on evidence have actually brought benefits for Mexican population.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Cataract/economics , Cataract/therapy , Financial Management , Insurance Coverage/economics , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Mexico
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Salud pública Méx ; 53(supl.4): 407-415, 2011. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-611830

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OBJETIVO. Documentar los procesos operativos y de gestión del Fondo de Protección contra Gastos Catastróficos (FPGC), evolución y distribución del gasto y explorar semejanza entre padecimientos cubiertos y perfil epidemiológico. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS. Estudio mixto, de naturaleza gerencial, que incluyó entrevistas semiestructuradas, revisión de bases de datos de la Comisión Nacional de Protección Social en Salud (CNPSS), egresos hospitalarios y mortalidad. RESULTADOS. El 52 por ciento de los estados tardan el doble del tiempo establecido para notificar y validar los casos. De 2004 a 2009 el FPGC pasó de 6 a 49 intervenciones, equivalente a un incremento nominal y real del gasto de 2 306.4 y 1 659.3 por ciento, respectivamente. La intervención priorizada fue VIH/SIDA con 39.3 por ciento; el Distrito Federal obtuvo la mayor proporción del gasto (25.1 por ciento). Algunas de las principales causas de mortalidad son cubiertas por el FPGC. CONCLUSIONES. La revisión de los criterios de inclusión de enfermedades y la adecuación del fondo para atender la demanda creciente es impostergable.


OBJECTIVE. To document the status of operational and managerial processes of the Fund for Protection against Catastrophic Expenses (FPGC), as well as to describe its evolution, and to explore the relationship between covered diseases and the Mexican health profile. MATERIAL AND METHODS. This is a joint management study, which included a qualitative and a quantitative phase. We conducted semi-structured interviews with key informants. We also analyzed the records of CNPSS, the hospital discharge and mortality data bases. RESULTS. Fifty two percent of the states take twice as long to report and validate the cases. From 2004-2009 the FPGC increased its coverage from 6 to 49 interventions, that means a spending increase of 2 306.4 percent in nominal terms and 1 659.3 percent in real terms. The HIV/AIDS was the intervention prioritized with 39.3 percent and Mexico City had the highest proportion of expenditure (25.1 percent). A few diseases included in the health profile are covered by the FPGC. CONCLUSIONS. The review of the inclusion criteria of diseases is urgent, so as to cover diseases of epidemiological importance.


Subject(s)
Humans , Insurance, Major Medical , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Catastrophic Illness/epidemiology , Mexico
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Salud pública Méx ; 53(supl.2): s85-s95, 2011.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-597129

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OBJETIVO: Comparar los patrones de gastos catastróficos en salud en 12 países de América Latina y el Caribe. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se estimó la prevalencia de gastos catastróficos de manera uniforme para doce países usando encuestas de hogares. Se emplearon dos tipos de indicadores para medir la prevalencia basados en el gasto de bolsillo en salud: a) en relación con una línea de pobreza internacional; y b) en relación con la capacidad de pago del hogar en términos de su propia canasta alimentaria. Se estimaron razones para comparar el nivel de gastos catastróficos entre subgrupos poblacionales definidos por variables económicas y sociales. RESULTADOS: El porcentaje de hogares con gastos catastróficos variaron de 1 a 25 por ciento en los 12 países. En general, la residencia rural, el bajo nivel de ingresos, la presencia de adultos mayores, y la carencia de aseguramiento en salud de los hogares se asocian con mayor propensión a sufrir gastos catastróficos en salud. Sin embargo, existe una marcada heterogeneidad por país. CONCLUSIONES: Los estudios comparativos entre países pueden servir para examinar cómo los sistemas de salud contribuyen a la protección social de los hogares en América Latina.


OBJECTIVE: Compare patterns of catastrophic health expenditures in 12 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prevalence of catastrophic expenses was estimated uniformly at the household level using household surveys. Two types of prevalence indicators were used based on out-of-pocket health expense: a) relative to an international poverty line, and b) relative to the household's ability to pay net of their food basket. Ratios of catastrophic expenditures were estimated across subgroups defined by economic and social variables. RESULTS: The percent of households with catastrophic health expenditures ranged from 1 to 25 percent in the twelve countries. In general, rural residence, lowest quintile of income, presence of older adults, and lack of health insurance in the household are associated with higher propensity of catastrophic health expenditures. However, there is vast heterogeneity by country. CONCLUSIONS: Cross national studies may serve to examine how health systems contribute to the social protection of Latin American households.


Subject(s)
Adult , Child , Humans , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Developing Countries/economics , Family Characteristics , Health Expenditures/statistics & numerical data , Age Distribution , Caribbean Region/epidemiology , Catastrophic Illness/epidemiology , Food/economics , Health Care Surveys , Income , Insurance Coverage/statistics & numerical data , Latin America/epidemiology , Medically Underserved Area , Medically Uninsured/statistics & numerical data , Poverty , Risk Factors
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Salud pública Méx ; 49(supl.1): s70-s87, 2007. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-452115

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La falta de protección financiera en salud es una enfermedad recientemente diagnosticada de los sistemas de salud. El síntoma más obvio es que las familias enfrentan la ruina económica y el empobrecimiento por financiar su atención médica. México fue uno de los primeros países en diagnosticar el problema, atribuirlo a la falta de protección financiera y proponer una terapia sistémica a través de la reforma del sistema de salud. Este trabajo analiza la manera en que México convirtió las evidencias sobre los gastos catastróficos y empobrecedores en salud en un catalizador de la renovación institucional a través de la reforma que creó el Seguro Popular de Salud (SPS). Presentamos tanto las tendencias de los últimos 15 años sobre la evolución de los gastos catastróficos y emprobrecedores en salud, como las evidencias recientes sobre el mejoramiento en estos indicadores con la expansión del SP. Los resultados de la experiencia mexicana sugieren que la organización y el financiamiento del sistema de salud han jugado un papel muy importante en la reducción del empobrecimiento y en la protección de los hogares durante los periodos de crisis financiera individual y colectiva.


Absence of financial protection in health is a recently diagnosed "disease" of health systems. The most obvious symptom is that families face economic ruin and poverty as a consequence of financing their health care. Mexico was one of the first countries to diagnose the problem, attribute it to lack of financial protection, and propose systemic therapy through health reform. In this article we assess how Mexico turned evidence on catastrophic and impoverishing health spending into a catalyst for institutional renovation through the reform that created Seguro Popular de Salud (Popular Health Insurance). We present 15-year trends on the evolution of catastrophic and impoverishing health spending, including evidence on how the situation is improving. The results of the Mexican experience suggest an important role for the organisation and financing of the health system in reducing impoverishment and protecting households during periods of individual and collective financial crisis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Delivery of Health Care/economics , Health Care Reform , Health Expenditures/trends , Health Policy , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Health Care Reform/economics , Insurance Coverage , Mexico , Poverty , Social Security
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Rev. salud pública ; 7(3): 293-304, nov. 2005. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-429913

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OBJETIVOS: Identificar las tendencias en el comportamiento de la siniestralidad por enfermedades catastróficas y los determinantes de las variaciones presentadas por patología y régimen en afiliados a SaludCoop, Empresa Promotora de Salud. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un análisis de tendencias en razón de uso y la relación costo/ingresos de la Unidad de Pago por Capitación, frente a estudios actuariales de referencia. RESULTADOS: Para el periodo 1997-1999 en el régimen contributivo, la atención en Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo (adultos) y la Cirugía Cardiovascular constituyeron las patologías que generan mayor costo de atención; en el régimen subsidiado corresponden a servicios de quimioterapia y Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo Neonatal (URN). CONCLUSIONES: Las tendencias de la siniestralidad estudiada evidencian la necesidad de implementar modelos de atención que fortalezcan la gestión de riesgos, intervenciones prioritarias en el área preventiva y la vigilancia epidemiológica de los eventos de alto costo.


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Humans , Catastrophic Illness/economics , Cost of Illness , Insurance, Health/economics , Colombia , Insurance, Health/statistics & numerical data
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