Sustaining Universal Health Coverage- The Interaction of Social, Political, and Economic Sustainability

Jan 1, 2013, 00:00
10.1016/j.jval.2012.10.006
https://www.valueinhealthjournal.com/article/S1098-3015(12)04157-5/fulltext
Title : Sustaining Universal Health Coverage- The Interaction of Social, Political, and Economic Sustainability
Citation : https://www.valueinhealthjournal.com/action/showCitFormats?pii=S1098-3015(12)04157-5&doi=10.1016/j.jval.2012.10.006
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The sustainability of health care systems, particularly those supporting universal health care, is a matter of current discussion among policymakers and scholars. In this article, we summarize the controversies around the economic sustainability of health care. We attempt to extend the debate by including a more comprehensive conceptualization of sustainability in relation to health care systems and by examining the dimensions of social and political sustainability. In conclusion, we argue that policymakers when taking decisions around universal health care should carefully consider issues of social, political, and economic sustainability, their interaction, and often their inherent trade-offs.

Categories :
  • Coverage with Evidence Development & Adaptive Pathways
  • Health Disparities & Equity
  • Health Policy & Regulatory
Tags :
  • economic
  • political
  • social
  • sustainability
  • trade-offs
  • universal health coverage
Regions :
  • North America
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