Study on the Trend of Out-of-Pocket as a Proportion of Total Health Expenditure in Heilongjiang Province from 2013 to 2022
- VernacularTitle:2013-2022年黑龙江省个人现金卫生支出占总费用比重变化趋势研究
- Author:
Fei GAO
1
;
Liye SU
;
Wei YANG
Author Information
1. 黑龙江省卫生健康发展研究中心 黑龙江 哈尔滨 150080
- Keywords:
Out-of-Pocket;
total health expenditure;
healthy financing;
health resource allocation;
Heilongjiang
- From:
Chinese Health Economics
2024;43(11):49-52
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the trend of Out-of-Pocket as a proportion of total health expenditure in Heilongjiang Province from 2013 to 2022,assessing the medical economic burden on residents and the equitable distribution of health resources.Methods:It employs statistical description and comparative research methods,collecting data on total health expenditure and Out-of-Pocketfor medical care in Heilongjiang Province from 2013 to 2022.A horizontal comparative analysis is conducted,comparing these trends with other provinces in the Northeast region and at the national level.Results:The Out-of-Pocket proportion in total health expenditure in Heilongjiang Province decreased from 41.56％in 2013 to 28.88％in 2022,indicating a downward trend;however,it remains higher than the national average during the same period.Additionally,the proportion of government health expenditure and social health expenditure has gradually increased,reflecting greater investment in the health sector by both the government and society.Conclusion:Although the Out-of-Pocket proportion in total health expenditure in Heilongjiang Province has decreased,the medical economic pressure on residents remains significant.It is recommended that the government continue to enhance health investment,optimize the health financing model,improve the efficiency of health services,reduce the burden of personal health expenditure,and achieve a more equitable distribution of health resources.
