The operation and implictaion of universal health insurance in the U nited Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2014.05.009
- VernacularTitle:英国、新加坡和中国香港全民医保的运行及启示
- Author:
Longfei YI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Health financing;
Health security;
Equity;
Affordability;
Sustainability
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2014;(5):49-55
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
As the excellent country or region refers to medical insurance system , the United Kingdom , Singa-pore and Hong Kong are often the focus of international academic circles .However , the difference is that the United Kingdom is a model of free universal medical care , Singapore is a government-led mixed medical protection mode , and Hong Kong earns a worldwide reputation on health care by virtue of the high quality , low price public hospital services .This article assesses the advantages and limitations of the three medical insurance systems in terms of equity in financing , individual affordability, insurance coverage , sustainability in financing and individual responsibility , and provides a reference for health care reform in China .
