Social Health Insurance for Developing Nations
| Author | : William C. Hsiao |
| Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105123178712 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Social Health Insurance for Developing Nations by : William C. Hsiao
Download or read book Social Health Insurance for Developing Nations written by William C. Hsiao and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specialist groups have often advised health ministers and other decision makers in developing countries on the use of social health insurance (SHI) as a way of mobilizing revenue for health, reforming health sector performance, and providing universal coverage. This book reviews the specific design and implementation challenges facing SHI in low- and middle-income countries and presents case studies on Ghana, Kenya, Philippines, Colombia, and Thailand.
