Equity in out-of-pocket payment in Chile
Rev. saúde pública
; 51: 44, 2017. tab, graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the distribution of financial burden in Chile, with a focus on the burden and progressivity of out-of-pocket payment. METHODS Based on the principle of ability to pay, we explore factors that contribute to inequities in the health system finance and issues about the burden of out-of-pocket payment, as well as the progressivity and redistributive effect of out-of-pocket payment in Chile. Our analysis is based on data from the 2006 National Survey on Satisfaction and Out-of-Pocket Payments. RESULTS Results from this study indicate evidence of inequity, in spite of the progressivity of the healthcare system. Our analysis also identifies relevant policy variables such as education, insurance system, and method of payment that should be taken into consideration in the ongoing debates and research in improving the Chilean system. CONCLUSIONS In order to reduce the detected disparities among income groups, healthcare priorities should target low-income groups. Furthermore, policies should explore changes in the access to education and its impact on equity.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
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Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Delivery Arrangements
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Financial Arrangements
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Goal 1 Equitable access to health services
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Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health
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Goal 4: Health financing
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Health Expenditures
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Delivery of Health Care
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Healthcare Disparities
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Financing, Personal
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
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Equity and inequality
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. saúde pública
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Chile/CL