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1 – 10 of 10In June, Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner called for a comprehensive reform of the healthcare system. Against the backdrop of weaknesses exposed by the COVID-19…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262825
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The system will create a new single state-run insurer, which will pay fees to both existing private and public hospitals that meet defined quality standards. This a major…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242432
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Health reform in Chile.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243714
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Private healthcare conglomerates are seeking growth in a country with the world’s largest public health system in terms of coverage. However, policies to facilitate expansion of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270893
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The amendments, approved by Congress last month, include the elimination of the Health Institute for Wellbeing (INSABI). Its functions will be transferred to a specific body of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279467
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The scheme was born out of the populist politics of former President John Magufuli (2015-21) but its realisation under Samia reflects a combination of the president’s own…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284526
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The fiscal deficit is projected to be 9.5% of GDP in 2020/21 -- compared with a budgeted 3.5% -- narrowing to 6.8% in 2021/22 and 4.5% by 2025/26. The government is counting on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259393
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However, despite being a formal government policy goal since the ruling ANC’s 2007 national conference -- and the subject of extensive critical debate and public consultation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280812
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Healthcare spending fell following the onset of COVID-19 as savings from patients foregoing non-COVID care offset the additional costs of fighting the pandemic. While the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267419
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India's new healthcare scheme.