Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Health Care Insurance in India

Introduction


  • Universal, comprehensive coverage, including preventive care
  • A single, public payer - Financing or subsidised through Single Source
  • No out-of-pocket payments at the time of Health Intervention
  • Health Care Providers should work on cost plus basis
  • Public accountability
  • Centrally funded, locally administered without hassles.
  • Coordinated community-based care with minimum pressure on Healthcare Providers


Objectives