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Acta Medica Philippina ; : 10-29, 2022.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-988234

ABSTRACT

Objective@#As part of the thrust towards Universal Health Care, the Philippines has enhanced health insurance coverage for rehabilitation with recent introductions of benefits for disabilities in children, prostheses, and orthoses. The project aimed to develop a functionality-based framework to guide comprehensive benefits for rehabilitation services for adult Filipinos. @*Methods@#Scoping review was conducted to identify common rehabilitation conditions, frameworks for clinical assessment, and essential services for rehabilitation. Key informant interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with targeted rehabilitation service providers and experts to validate the information collected. A unified pathway of care and essential services for the provision of rehabilitation medicine services was developed through triangulation. The study was conducted from October 2018 to September 2019, with activities done in Metro Manila. @*Results@#The results summarized treatment pathways for four major disease categories: neurologic, musculoskeletal, chronic pain, and activities of daily living/ cardiopulmonary. Impairments were identified reflecting the principles from the International Classification of Function. Disabilities were categorized based on function: mobility, self-care, cognitive-behavioral, and communication. A unified care pathway was developed to harmonize rehabilitation assessment, management, and care. A framework to simplify financial coverage was likewise provided. The extent of management (e.g., duration of therapy) depends on the severity of the disability classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Based on this classification, essential management modalities included physiatry interventions, medications, and rehabilitation sessions, supported by outcomes evaluation.@*Conclusion@#A framework is proposed to guide the design and implementation of benefits and health insurance coverage. Awareness and application of this approach among rehabilitation practitioners and health facilities are essential steps for successful uptake and implementation of the upcoming expansion in PhilHealth coverage.


Subject(s)
Rehabilitation , Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders , Neurobehavioral Manifestations , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Behavioral Symptoms , Communication Disorders , Insurance, Major Medical
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Salud pública Méx ; 58(5): 543-552, sep.-oct. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-830833

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Resumen: Objetivo: Mostrar que el régimen administrativo de hospitales de especialidad influye en la eficiencia de los procesos administrativos para operar el Fondo de Protección contra Gastos Catastróficos (FPGC), para la atención de cáncer de mama, cáncer cérvicouterino y leucemia linfoblástica aguda. Material y métodos: La variable para estimar la eficiencia del proceso administrativo fue el tiempo entre la notificación del caso y el reembolso. Para su estimación se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con actores clave involucrados en la gestión de casos financiados por el FPGC. Se organizó también un grupo de expertos para emitir recomendaciones de mejora. Resultados: Los hospitales de especialidad con un esquema descentralizado mostraron menor tiempo en el proceso administrativo en contraste con el modelo administrado por los Servicios Estatales de Salud, donde los tiempos fueron mayores y donde hubo mayores niveles de intermediación. Conclusiones: El modelo de hospitales especializados con un esquema descentralizado es más eficiente debido a que tiene mayor autonomía.


Abstract: Objective: To show that the administrative regime of specialized hospitals has some influence on the administrative processes to operate the Mexican Fund for Catastrophic Expenditures in Health (FPGC, in Spanish), for providing health care to breast cancer, cervical cancer and child leukemia. Materials and methods: The variable for estimating administrative efficiency was the time estimated from case notification to reimbursement. For its estimation, semistructured interviews were applied to key actors involved in management of cancer care financed by FPGC. Additionally, a group of experts was organized to make recommendations for improving processes. Results: Specialized hospitals with a decentralized scheme showed less time to solve the administrative process in comparison with the model on the hospitals dependent on State Health Services, where timing and intermediation levels were higher. Conclusions: Decentralized hospitals administrative scheme for specialized care is more efficient, because they tend to be more autonomous.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Health Facility Administrators , Insurance, Major Medical , Politics , Reimbursement Mechanisms , Cancer Care Facilities/organization & administration , Interviews as Topic , Efficiency, Organizational , Health Services Accessibility , Hospitals, Special/organization & administration , Mexico , Models, Theoretical , National Health Programs , Neoplasms/economics , Neoplasms/therapy
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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.


Subject(s)
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

ABSTRACT

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.


Subject(s)
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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Lima; Perú. Ministerio de Salud. Seguro Integral de Salud - SIS; 1 ed; Dic. 2015. 89 p. ilus.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, MINSAPERU | ID: biblio-1150788

ABSTRACT

Describe los avances del aseguramiento en salud en las regiones del país y las prestaciones adicionales que brinda el Seguro Integral de Salud, como traslados de emergencia y entregas económicas por deceso de asegurados. La información y datos presentados, que se refieren principalmente a las actividades cumplidas en el periodo señalado, permiten advertir sustanciales avances en la universalización del aseguramiento en salud, pero, a la vez, permiten avizorar los nuevos retos que debe asumir ­ y que ya está asumiendo - el SIS, en su calidad de institución financiadora de servicios de salud para sus asegurados, con el fin de seguir brindando cada vez a más peruanos, atenciones de salud oportunas y de calidad


Subject(s)
Primary Health Care , Comprehensive Health Care , Health Management , Insurance, Major Medical
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Lima; Perú. Ministerio de Salud. Seguro Integral de Salud - SIS; 1 ed; Abr. 2014. 96 p. ilus.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, MINSAPERU | ID: biblio-1181271

ABSTRACT

El informe describe los avances del aseguramiento en salud en las regiones del país y las prestaciones adicionales que brinda el Seguro Integral de Salud, como traslados de emergencia y entregas económicas por deceso de asegurados. La información y datos presentados, que se refieren principalmente a las actividades cumplidas en el periodo señalado, permiten advertir sustanciales avances en la universalización del aseguramiento en salud, pero, a la vez, permiten avizorar los nuevos retos que debe asumir y que ya está asumiendo - el SIS, en su calidad de institución financiadora de servicios de salud para sus asegurados, con el fin de seguir brindando cada vez a más peruanos, atenciones de salud oportunas y de calidad


Subject(s)
Comprehensive Health Care , Health Management , Capacity Building , Insurance, Major Medical , Peru
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Rev. salud pública Parag ; 4(1): [P12-P20], ene.-feb. 2014.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-964257

ABSTRACT

El trabajo puede ser considerado como una fuente de salud, pero también puede causar diferentes daños de tipo psíquico o físico. El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer los accidentes laborales atendidos en el Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) que ocurrieron a nivel nacional durante el periodo comprendido entre el 1 de abril de 2010 al 31 de abril de 2012. La muestra incluyó casos de los 17 departamentos del Paraguay totalizando 2250 casos. El 86,8% de los accidentados fueron hombres, y la edad promedio fue de 35 años. El departamento con mayor porcentaje de accidentes fue Central (65,42%), y la ciudad de Asunción. La causa de accidente que se dio con más frecuencia fue "contactos con equipos y objetos" (51,15%). La mayoría de los accidentes estuvieron localizados en las extremidades superiores y se produjeron de 6 a 12 horas de la mañana. El rubro de la empresa donde los accidentes ocurrieron con mayor frecuencia es la de comercios al por mayor y en comisión Palabras clave: accidentes laborales, asegurados, IPS, Paraguay


Work is considered as a contributor to overall health, but itcan also cause different types of psychological or physical damage. The purpose of this research was to describe the occupational accidents treated at the Social Security Institute (IPS) that occurred nationwide during the time period between April 1, 2010 to April 31, 2012. The sample included cases from all 17 geographic departments in Paraguay, totaling 2250 cases. 86.8% of those injured were male, and the average age was 35 years. The department with the highest percentage of accidents was the Central (65.42%) department, and the city of Asuncion. The most frequent cause of occupational accidents was "contact with objects and equipment" (51.15%). Most accidents affected the upper extremities, and occurred during the time period from 6 AM to 12 PM. Wholesale distributor companies reported the highest frequency of accidents. Keywords: accidents, insured, IPS, Paraguay


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Accidents, Occupational , Insurance, Major Medical
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Lima; s.n; 2014. 58 p. tab, graf.
Thesis in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: lil-713867

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Determinar la relación Costo Beneficio de las prestaciones del Policlínico Lima del Fondo de Empleados del Banco de la Nación (FEBAN), en comparación con los gastos ocasionados por el Programa de Seguro Médico (PSM) del FEBAN, durante el periodo comprendido de Enero a Diciembre del 2006. Métodos: Se realizó un análisis de costo beneficio desde una perspectiva económica. Se comparó los gastos de las prestaciones del Policlínico Lima del FEBAN, con los gastos ocasionados por el Programa de Seguro Médico del FEBAN, durante el periodo comprendido de Enero a Diciembre del 2006. Se consideraron todos los costos directos y los beneficios de estos para el Programa de Asistencia Médica del FEBAN, estandarizados en nuevos soles. Resultados: De Enero a Diciembre del 2006 se realizaron 1,839 prestaciones en el Policlínico Lima del FEBAN. Aunque el valor presente neto de ambas intervenciones fueron negativas, existe un valor presente neto marginal positivo en las atenciones llevadas a cabo en el Policlínico Lima del FEBAN. Conclusiones: Los resultados sugieren, que potenciando la red de Policlínicos del FEBAN, serían una alternativa costo benéfica para el Programa de Asistencia Médica del FEBAN.


Objective: Determine the Cost-Benefit of the attentions of Lima Polyclinic of the Fund of Employees of the National Bank (EFNB) compared with the costs incurred by the Health Insurance Program of EFNB during the period from January to December 2006. Methods: We performed a cost benefit analysis from an economic perspective. They compare the cost of the attentions of Lima Polyclinic of EFNB, with the costs incurred by the Health Insurance Program of EFNB during the period from January to December 2006. We considered all direct costs and benefits of these for the Medical Assistance Program of EFBN, standardized in new soles. Results: From January to December 2006, there were 1.839 attentions in Lima Polyclinic of EFNB. Although the net present values of both interventions were negative, there is a marginal positive net present value in the attentions undertaken in the Lima Polyclinic of EFNB. Conclusions: The results suggest that enhancing the network of Polyclinics of EFNB would be a cost beneficial to the Medical Assistance Program of EFBN.


Subject(s)
Cost-Benefit Analysis , Health Care Costs , Health Expenditures , Delivery of Health Care , Insurance, Major Medical , Observational Study , Retrospective Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. costarric. salud pública ; 22(2): 94-103, jul.-dic. 2013. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS, RHS | ID: lil-715399

ABSTRACT

Analizar el papel del Ministerio de Salud en la política pública costarricense. Métodos: El análisis es un estudio de caso que compara dos periodos (1950-1990 y 1990-2010) utilizando instrumentos de recolección de información cualitativos, incluyendo la revisión de literatura y documentos institucionales, además de entrevistas a profundidad y grupos focales, todo con triangulación de datos.Resultados: El análisis encuentra diferencias importantes entre los dos periodos: antes de los 1990s, gobiernos consecutivos estaban fuertemente comprometidos para lograr la cobertura universal de salud (CUS); después, los recursos de poder se movieron hacia la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) y el sector privado causando una cadena de efectos que complicó la búsqueda de sostenibilidad financiera. Discusión: La reforma de salud de los 1990s fue un punto de cambio en el proceso hacia la CUS en Costa Rica. Buscando más eficiencia y sostenibilidad, la red de salud primaria se integró en el esquema de la CCSS lo que desencadenó un auge implícito en la actividad del sector privado, relacionado también con cambios en el contexto político-económico. El plan de fortalecer el papel de rectoría por parte del Ministerio de Salud no se efectuó.La CUS en Costa Rica cuenta con fuertes apoyo popular lo que da cierto grado de sostenibilidad política, pero para garantizar la sotenibilidad financiera se requiere acción concertada del gobierno para mejorar la coordinación inter-institucional, sectorial e inter-sectorial...


Subject(s)
Humans , Health Services Coverage/history , Health Planning , Health Policy , Insurance, Major Medical , National Health Programs , Public Health , Social Security , Costa Rica
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Lima; Perú. Ministerio de Salud. Seguro Integral de Salud; 1 ed; Mar. 2013. 80 p. ilus.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, MINSAPERU | ID: biblio-1181710

ABSTRACT

El presente informe anual recopila los logros y avances que ha obtenido el Seguro Integral de Salud en el período julio 2011 - julio 2012, una etapa de importantes cambios no solo en el plano institucional, como la consolidación del rol financiador institucional, sino fundamentalmente en el trabajo de llevar más y mejores servicios de salud a los peruanos en el marco del proceso de aseguramiento universal en salud


Subject(s)
Universal Access to Health Care Services , Comprehensive Health Care , Universal Health Insurance , Capacity Building , Health Management , Delivery of Health Care, Integrated , Insurance, Major Medical , Peru
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IJPM-International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2013; 4 (11): 1296-1303
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-143091

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine the total expenditure and out of pocket payment on pregnancy complications in Tehran, the capital of Iran. A cross sectional study conducted on 1172 patients who admitted in two general teaching referral Hospitals in Tehran. In this study, we calculated total and out of pocket inpatient costs for seven pregnancy complications including preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction [IUGR], abortion, ante partum hemorrhage, preterm delivery, premature rupture of membranes and post dated pregnancy. We used descriptive analysis and analysis of variance test to compare these pregnancy complications. The average duration of hospitalization was 3.28 days and the number of visits by physicians for a patient was 9.79 on average. The average total cost for these pregnancy complications was 735.22 Unites States Dollars [USD] [standard deviation [SD] = 650.53]. The average out of packet share was 277.08 USD [SD = 350.74], which was 37.69% of total expenditure. IUGR with payment of 398.76 USD [SD = 418.54] [52.06% of total expenditure] had the greatest amount of out of pocket expenditure in all complications. While, abortion had the minimum out of pocket amount that was 148.77 USD [SD = 244.05]. Obstetrics complications had no catastrophic effect on families, but IUGR cost was about 30% of monthly household non food costs in Tehran so more financial protection plans and insurances are recommended for these patients.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Delivery, Obstetric/economics , Cost of Illness , Hospital Costs , Cross-Sectional Studies , Insurance, Major Medical , Length of Stay/economics
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Rev. panam. salud pública ; 31(1): 74-80, ene. 2012.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-618471

ABSTRACT

While U.S. health care reform will most likely reduce the overall number of uninsured Mexican-Americans, it does not address challenges related to health care coverage for undocumented Mexican immigrants, who will remain uninsured under the measures of the reform; documented low-income Mexican immigrants who have not met the five-year waiting period required for Medicaid benefits; or the growing number of retired U.S. citizens living in Mexico, who lack easy access to Medicare-supported services. This article reviews two promising binational initiatives that could help address these challenges-Salud Migrante and Medicare in Mexico; discusses their prospective applications within the context of U.S. health care reform; and identifies potential challenges to their implementation (legal, political, and regulatory), as well as the possible benefits, including coverage of uninsured Mexican immigrants, and their integration into the U.S. health care system (through Salud Migrante), and access to lower-cost Medicare-supported health care for U.S. retirees in Mexico (Medicare in Mexico).


Aunque la reforma del sector sanitario de los Estados Unidos muy probablemente reducirá el número global de ciudadanos estadounidenses de origen mexicano sin cobertura de atención de la salud, esta reforma no afronta los problemas relacionados con esta cobertura para los inmigrantes mexicanos indocumentados, quienes seguirán sin tener seguro aun tras la aplicación de las medidas de la reforma; para los inmigrantes mexicanos documentados de bajos ingresos que no han cumplido el período de espera de cinco años requerido para recibir las prestaciones de Medicaid; o para el número cada vez mayor de ciudadanos estadounidenses jubilados que viven en México y no pueden acceder con facilidad a los servicios de Medicare. En este artículo se analizan dos iniciativas binacionales prometedoras que podrían ayudar a afrontar estos retos: Salud Migrante y Medicare en México. Se tratan además sus futuras aplicaciones dentro del contexto de la reforma del sector sanitario de los Estados Unidos y se señalan los posibles retos para su ejecución (legales, políticos y reglamentarios), al igual que las posibles prestaciones, como la cobertura de los inmigrantes mexicanos no asegurados y su integración en el sistema de atención de la salud de los Estados Unidos (mediante Salud Migrante), y el acceso a atención de la salud de bajo costo, con el apoyo de Medicare, para los jubilados estadounidenses residentes en México (Medicare en México).


Subject(s)
Humans , Emigrants and Immigrants , Emigration and Immigration , Insurance Coverage , Insurance, Health/organization & administration , International Cooperation , Medicare/organization & administration , Transients and Migrants , Emigrants and Immigrants/legislation & jurisprudence , Emigration and Immigration/legislation & jurisprudence , Health Care Reform/economics , Health Care Reform/legislation & jurisprudence , Health Services Accessibility/economics , Insurance Coverage/economics , Insurance Coverage/legislation & jurisprudence , Insurance, Health/economics , Insurance, Health/legislation & jurisprudence , Insurance, Major Medical/legislation & jurisprudence , International Cooperation/legislation & jurisprudence , Medically Uninsured/legislation & jurisprudence , Medicare/legislation & jurisprudence , Mexican Americans , Mexico , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , Pilot Projects , Poverty/economics , Retirement/economics , Transients and Migrants/legislation & jurisprudence , United States , Global Health/economics , Global Health/legislation & jurisprudence
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Lima; Perú. Ministerio de Salud. Seguro Integral de Salud; 1 ed; 2012. 24 p. ilus.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, MINSAPERU | ID: biblio-1181599

ABSTRACT

El documento describe el mecanismo por el cual paga a los establecimientos de salud, utilizando la nueva lógica interna del proceso de aseguramiento para toda la población pobre y pobre extrema, independientemente de su edad y sexo. Además, incluye la nueva estructura del plan de beneficios para un mayor número y proporción de intervenciones de prevención y rehabilitación


Subject(s)
Comprehensive Health Care , Universal Access to Health Care Services , Bilateral Cooperation Programs , Health Systems Plans , Insurance, Major Medical , Peru
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Iranian Journal of Public Health. 2012; 41 (9): 62-70
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-146165

ABSTRACT

Protecting households against financial risks is one of objectives of any health system. In this regard, Iran's fourth five year developmental plan act in its 90th article, articulated decreasing household's exposure to catastrophic health expenditure to one percent. Hence, this study aimed to measure percentage of Iranian households exposed to catastrophic health expenditures and to explore its determinants. The present descriptive- analytical study was carried out retrospectively. Households whose financial contributions to the health system exceeded 40% of disposable income were considered as exposed to catastrophic healthcare expenditures. Influential factors on catastrophic healthcare expenditures were examined by logistic regression and chi-square test. Of 39,088 households, 80 were excluded due to absence of food expenditures. 2.8% of households were exposed to catastrophic health expenditures. Influential factors on catastrophic healthcare were utilizing ambulatory, hospital, and drug addiction cessation services as well as consuming pharmaceuticals. Socioeconomics characteristics such as health insurance coverage, household size, and economic status were other determinants of exposure to catastrophic healthcare expenditures. Iranian health system has not achieved the objective of reducing catastrophic healthcare expenditure to one percent. Inefficient health insurance coverage, different fee schedules practiced by private and public providers, failure of referral system are considered as probable barriers toward decreasing households' exposure to catastrophic healthcare expenditures


Subject(s)
Humans , Insurance, Major Medical , Family Characteristics , Retrospective Studies , Delivery of Health Care/economics , Insurance Coverage , Chi-Square Distribution , Insurance, Health/economics , Health Services Accessibility/economics
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Lima; Perú. Ministerio de Salud. Seguro Integral de Salud; 1 ed; 2011. 65 p. ilus.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, MINSAPERU | ID: biblio-1181827

ABSTRACT

El presente documento describe los logros y dificultades de la institución al cierre del período, considerando que la gestión se realizó en el marco de las políticas sociales que el Estado Peruano impulsa con el fin de superar la pobreza y extrema pobreza en la población más vulnerable, garantizándoles el derecho ciudadano de acceso a los servicios de salud; por lo cual el Estado con total transparencia viene promoviendo la inversión social en las zonas más pobres, así como la participación de la sociedad civil en el seguimiento, gestión y evaluación de los diversos programas y proyectos de alivio y superación de la pobreza, con la finalidad de contar con una sociedad más justa y equitativa


Subject(s)
Health Services Accessibility , Anniversaries and Special Events , Comprehensive Health Care , Capacity Building , Health Management , Organizational Policy , Insurance, Major Medical , Insurance, Health , Insurance, Health/statistics & numerical data , Insurance, Health/history , Peru
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Cad. saúde pública ; 27(supl.2): s254-s262, 2011. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-593877

ABSTRACT

The objective of this study was to estimate catastrophic healthcare expenditure in Brazil, using different definitions, and to identify vulnerability indicators. Data from the 2002-2003 Brazilian Household Budget Survey were used to derive total household consumption, health expenditure and household income. Socioeconomic position was defined by quintiles of the National Economic Indicator using reference cut-off points for the country. Analysis was restricted to urban households. Catastrophic health expenditure was defined as expenditure in excess of 10 percent and 20 percent of total household consumption, and in excess of 40 percent of household capacity to pay. Catastrophic health expenditure varied from 2 percent to 16 percent, depending on the definition. For most definitions, it was highest among the poorer. The highest proportions of catastrophic health expenditure were found to be in the Central region of Brazil, while the South and the Southeast had the lowest. Presence of an elderly person, health insurance and socioeconomic position were associated with the outcome, and coverage by health insurance did not protect from catastrophic health expenditure.


O objetivo deste trabalho foi estimar o gasto catastrófico em saúde no Brasil e identificar indicadores de vulnerabilidade. Dados da Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares 2002-2003 foram utilizados para derivar consumo domiciliar total, despesa com saúde e renda domiciliar. Posição socioeconômica foi definida por meio de quintis do Indicador Econômico Nacional, usando pontos de corte de referência para o país. A análise se restringiu a domicílios urbanos. Gasto catastrófico em saúde foi definido como o gasto além de 10 por cento e 20 por cento do consumo domiciliar total e além de 40 por cento da capacidade de pagar. Estimativas do gasto catastrófico em saúde variaram de 2 por cento a 16 por cento, dependendo da definição. Para a maioria delas, ele foi mais alto entre os pobres. A Região Centro-oeste apresentou as maiores proporções de gasto catastrófico em saúde, enquanto que o Sul e o Sudeste apresentaram as mais baixas. Presença de um idoso, plano privado de saúde e posição socioeconômica se associaram com o desfecho, sendo que a cobertura por plano de saúde não protegeu contra o gasto catastrófico em saúde.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Male , Health Expenditures/statistics & numerical data , Income , Insurance, Health , Private Sector , Brazil , Family Characteristics , Health Services Accessibility , Insurance, Health/statistics & numerical data , Insurance, Major Medical
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Payesh-Health Monitor. 2011; 10 (2): 273-283
in Persian | IMEMR | ID: emr-110392

ABSTRACT

To assess challenges of determining basic health insurance package in Iran. We interviewed a purposeful sample of 20 participants from 7 main stakeholders in Iranian health insurance system in 2009. We asked about main challenges of determining basic health insurance package in Iran and used the framework method for the analysis. Agreement on General Principle, determining Criteria to define Basic Health Insurance Package, Organization, Financing, Payment System, Regulations, Benefits range, Composition and manner of population coverage, Coordination, Behavior, Policy Making, Surveillance and Control had been introduced as main Challenges of Determining Basic Health Insurance Package in Iran. Determining an appropriate health insurance package in Iran needs a systematic view and a long term plan. The plan should aim to respond to the above concerns


Subject(s)
Organization and Administration , Economics , Prospective Payment System , Insurance, Major Medical , Policy Making
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Salud pública Méx ; 53(supl.4): 407-415, 2011. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-611830

ABSTRACT

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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