Some nations pay half what others do for healthcare and yet collect the same or better outcomes. Here’s why
One of the greatest conundrums in global health is why so many countries don’t collect what they pay for. A relationship between health expenditure and health exists,but is far looser than you might judge. Many nations spend a quarter or even a half of what others do for the same or better outcomes.
Lifestyle and cultural factors undoubtedly play a role in this, but after working in more than 60 countries, or I have seen how patterns in the way that healthcare is managed,delivered and funded is also crucial. Here are five factors that are often at play:Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com