Does insurance protect individuals from catastrophic payments for surgical care? An analysis of Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme at Korle-Bu teaching Hospital
Abstract Background According to the World Health Organization, essential surgery should be recognized as an essential component of universal health coverage. In Ghana, insurance is associated with a reduction in maternal mortality and improved access to essential medications, but whether it elimina...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4887-2 |