Equity during an economic crisis: Financing of the Argentine health system
This article analyses the redistributive effect caused by health financing and the distribution of healthcare utilization in Argentina before and during the severe 2001/2002 economic crisis. Both dramatically changed during this period: the redistributive effect became much more positive and utilization shifted from pro-poor to pro-rich. This clearly demonstrates that when utilization is contingent on financing, changes can occur rapidly; and that an integrated approach is required when monitoring equity. From a policy perspective, the Argentine health system appears vulnerable to economic downturns mainly due to high reliance on out-of-pocket payments and the strong link between health insurance and employment.
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2010
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Authors: | Cavagnero, Eleonora ; Bilger, Marcel |
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Journal of Health Economics. - Elsevier, ISSN 0167-6296. - Vol. 29.2010, 4, p. 479-488
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Keywords: | Health care financing Income redistribution Health care utilization Economic crisis Argentina |
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