Beginning in 2003, Turkey initiated a series of reforms under the Health Transformation Program (HTP) that over the … past decade have led to the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). The progress of Turkey?s health system has few …, if any, parallels in scope and speed. Before the reforms, Turkey?s aggregate health indicators lagged behind those of …

Beginning in 2003, Turkey initiated a series of reforms under the Health Transformation Program (HTP) that over the … past decade have led to the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). The progress of Turkey?s health system has few … ? if any ? parallels in scope and speed. Before the reforms, Turkey?s aggregate health indicators lagged behind those of …

This paper explores the structure of cross-border health purchasing between Austria and Hungary and determines the size … of this phenomenon as well as the barriers to a further increase. Austrian patients may receive health care treatment in …). Most health actors in both Austria and Hungary do not regard cross-border purchasing of health services as having cost …

The aim of Health in All Policies (HiAP) is to bring diverse sectors together to find shared solutions; it focuses on … identifying 'win-win' or 'cobenefits' such that policy measures contribute not only to improved health outcomes but also to … consideration into the policy decision-making process of how public policies and programs affect community health and well-being. It …

Neglected Infectious Diseases (NIDs) remain one the most underfunded disease categories in global health despite their … for Neglected Tropical Diseases/Sabin Vaccine Institute, and the Pan American Health Organization/WHO, together with the … implement other health measures for the benefit of all children and adults affected by these terrible diseases.Abstract: Las …

Recent healthcare reform in Turkey aims at achieving universal coverage with the introduction of General Health … the gross minimum wage. This article aims at exploring in Turkey the prevalence of non-take up of means-tested health … Insurance (GHI). As part of GHI, the state assumes the provision of health insurance coverage to those unable to afford the …

This review represents an attempt to bridge the significant knowledge gaps on the private health sector in Sri Lanka … of health care services. On health service delivery, the review finds that the private sector: includes a range of … public sector for its supply of human resources; and is concentrated in urban areas. The quality of health care services in …

Universal Health Coverage is a powerful framework for a nation aiming to protect their population against health risks … health coverage and improve financial protection in the last two decades. The country study, first, takes stock of UHC … progress in Vietnam, examining both the breadth and the depth of health coverage and assessing financial protection and equity …

While universal health coverage (UHC) offers a powerful goal for a nation, all countries-irrespective of income are … struggling with achieving or sustaining UHC. France is a high-income country where HC is in effect universal. Health …-related costs are covered by a mix of mandatory social health insurance (SHI) and private complementary schemes, while benefit …

In Italy, health care budget ceilings are not effective. The poor control by the central government results in … the game and strengthen controls on local health authorities. Full fiscal responsibility should be extended to local …