In India, healthcare costs are increasing and India’s health financing system is exacerbating economic burden on household because of health expenditure and influence treatment-seeking behaviors. As a result, health inequity and unequal access, come up as the main concern for the Indian Health care system. This study aims to report the bottlenecks in health financing functions resulting in financial barrios in health care access.
Literature review and desk study were done by reviewing, analyzing the data from national health account and National Family Health Survey conducted during 2012-13 to 2015-16 and analysis of studies done on health system and Health financing functions in India were included. The OASIS framework used to guide the study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Background Information
- Geography
- Governance and Administration
- Population
- National Currency
- Chapter 2 Problem Statement, Justification, and Objectives
- Problem Statement
- Justification
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Search Strategy
- Exclusion Criteria
- Framework
- Keywords
- Limitations
- Chapter 3 Study Results Findings
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Rates
- Actors Involved in Stewardship Functions
- Healthcare System, Service Delivery and Infrastructure
- Human Resources for Health
- Legal and Regulatory Framework for Health Financing
- Key Actors in Health Financing
- Health Expenditure in India
- Resource Collection
- Pooling
- Purchasing
- Chapter 4 Discussion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to investigate the challenges and shortcomings of health financing in India, ultimately exploring why the objective of affordable healthcare for all remains unmet. It analyzes the current state of health financing in India, examining various factors contributing to the persistent issues in access to and affordability of healthcare services.
- Analysis of India's healthcare financing system
- Examination of resource allocation and efficiency
- Assessment of the role of various actors in health financing
- Evaluation of the impact of policies and regulations on access to healthcare
- Exploration of potential solutions and recommendations for improvement
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 Background Information: This chapter provides essential background information on India, including its geography, governance structure, population demographics, and national currency. This contextual information sets the stage for understanding the complexities of the healthcare system and the challenges in achieving universal health coverage. The chapter lays the groundwork for subsequent chapters by providing a foundational understanding of the socio-political and economic landscape within which India's health financing system operates.
Chapter 2 Problem Statement, Justification, and Objectives: This chapter clearly defines the problem of inadequate and unaffordable healthcare in India. It justifies the need for this research by highlighting the significant health disparities and the unmet need for accessible healthcare for all citizens. The chapter then outlines the specific objectives of the study, detailing the methodology employed, the search strategy used to gather data, and the criteria used for inclusion and exclusion of information. The framework used to analyze the data and the limitations of the study are also described, providing transparency and context to the research process.
Chapter 3 Study Results Findings: This chapter presents the key findings of the research. It delves into a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of India’s health financing system, including GDP growth rates, the actors involved in stewardship functions, the healthcare system's structure and service delivery, human resources, and the legal and regulatory frameworks. The chapter also analyzes key actors in health financing, overall health expenditure, resource collection mechanisms, resource pooling strategies, and purchasing processes. By examining these multifaceted areas, the chapter provides a detailed picture of the current state of health financing in India and identifies specific strengths and weaknesses within the system.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Affordable healthcare, health financing, India, universal health coverage, health expenditure, resource allocation, health policy, healthcare access, equity, healthcare system, stewardship, public health, out-of-pocket expenditure, health insurance.
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What is this document about?
This document provides a comprehensive overview of a thesis investigating the challenges and shortcomings of health financing in India, exploring why affordable healthcare for all remains elusive. It includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What are the main topics covered in this thesis?
The thesis analyzes India's healthcare financing system, examining resource allocation and efficiency, the roles of various actors in health financing, the impact of policies and regulations on healthcare access, and potential solutions for improvement. It delves into the country's background, including its geography, governance, population, and national currency, to provide context.
What is the problem statement of the thesis?
The thesis addresses the problem of inadequate and unaffordable healthcare in India, highlighting significant health disparities and the unmet need for accessible healthcare for all citizens.
What methodology is used in this research?
The methodology, search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and framework for analyzing data are detailed in the thesis. Limitations of the study are also acknowledged.
What are the key findings of the research (Chapter 3)?
Chapter 3 presents a detailed analysis of India's health financing system, covering GDP growth rates, actors involved in stewardship, healthcare service delivery and infrastructure, human resources for health, the legal and regulatory framework for health financing, key actors in health financing, health expenditure, resource collection, pooling, and purchasing. It identifies specific strengths and weaknesses within the system.
What are the objectives of this research?
The thesis aims to investigate the challenges and shortcomings of health financing in India and explore why the objective of affordable healthcare for all remains unmet. It analyzes the current state of health financing, examining factors contributing to persistent issues in access to and affordability of healthcare services.
What are the key themes explored in the thesis?
Key themes include analysis of India's healthcare financing system, examination of resource allocation and efficiency, assessment of the roles of various actors, evaluation of the impact of policies and regulations, and exploration of potential solutions and recommendations for improvement.
What keywords are associated with this research?
Keywords include: Affordable healthcare, health financing, India, universal health coverage, health expenditure, resource allocation, health policy, healthcare access, equity, healthcare system, stewardship, public health, out-of-pocket expenditure, health insurance.
What does Chapter 1 cover?
Chapter 1 provides essential background information on India, including its geography, governance, population demographics, and national currency. This sets the stage for understanding the complexities of the healthcare system and challenges in achieving universal health coverage.
What does Chapter 2 cover?
Chapter 2 defines the problem of inadequate and unaffordable healthcare in India, justifies the research, outlines objectives, methodology, search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, framework, keywords, and limitations of the study.
What does Chapter 4 cover (Discussion)?
While not explicitly detailed, Chapter 4 (Discussion) presumably analyzes the findings presented in Chapter 3, drawing conclusions and potentially offering recommendations based on the research.
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- Deepak Singh (Author), 2019, The Unmet Objective of Health Financing in India. Affordable Health Care for All, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/503571
