Does Economic Instability Affect Healthcare Provision? Evidence Based on the Urban Family Physician Program in Iran / 가정의학회지
Korean Journal of Family Medicine
;
: 296-302, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-46520
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The main aim of this study was to evaluate the achievements of some important goals of Iran's urban family physician plan. This plan was implemented when the country experienced economic instability. We examine whether an economic crisis affects the efficacy of a healthcare program.METHODS:
We used the household income and expenditures survey data for 2011 (before program implementation) and 2012 (after program implementation). Changes in out-of-pocket payments and healthcare utilization were investigated using the propensity score matching estimator. Furthermore, changes in inequality in these two dimensions were examined.RESULTS:
No changes in out-of-pocket payments and healthcare utilization were found after the implementation of this program; however, inequality in out-of-pocket payments increased during the reform.CONCLUSION:
The urban family physician program was not implemented completely and many of its fundamental settings were not conducted because of lack of necessary healthcare infrastructure and budget limitations. Family physician programs should be implemented under a strong healthcare infrastructure and favorable economic conditions.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physicians, Family
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Budgets
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Family Characteristics
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Health Expenditures
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Delivery of Health Care
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Propensity Score
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Iran
Type of study:
Health economic evaluation
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Family Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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