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2006, Number 6

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salud publica mex 2006; 48 (6)

The Chilean health system financing

Vergara-Iturriaga M, Martínez-Gutiérrez MS
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Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 512-521
PDF size: 112.97 Kb.


Key words:

financing health, health system, Chile.

ABSTRACT

Objective. To explore the Chilean health system financing based on the most recent available data. Material and Methods. Using the WHO World Health Report 2000 framework, this paper analyzes the Chilean health system financing, with special emphasis on insurance schemes. Results. The analysis shows that a great proportion of people is covered by the existing health insurance schemes (about 88%). However, there is a tendency towards segmentation of the population in terms of risk and income. Additionally, efforts have been made, especially by FONASA (National Health Fund), to perform a strategic purchasing of healthcare. Conclusions. There still is a need for improving the Chilean health system financing in terms of pooling and strategic purchasing.


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