Health Insurance in Developing Countries: The Social Security Approach - Softcover

Ron, Aviva; Etc.; Abel-Smith, B.; Tamburi, G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9221064751 ISBN 13: 9789221064756

Publisher: International Labour Office, 1990

Synopsis

This volume describes the evolution of the social security approach to health insurance, from the first initiatives in Europe to the adaptation of the concept in other parts of the world. It then focuses on benefits and financing, and on the inter-relationship between the social security system and government agencies, particularly those dealing with health. A concise review of the mechanisms involved in both the delivery of health services and providing payment is followed by an analysis of current administrative issues. The second part contains country profiles of health care programmes in several developing countries in Asia, drawn from an ILO regional seminar in 1988.

Edition details

• Publisher: International Labour Office
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9221064751
• ISBN 13: 9789221064756
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 244