A network approach for researching political feasibility of healthcare reform: The case of universal healthcare system in Taiwan

► Interprets the influence mechanism and evaluates political feasibility of the NHI's financial reform in Taiwan. ► Applies SNA to provide an analytical case for those doing studies on policy networks in universal healthcare system. ► SNA assists policy makers to make appropriate strategies for managing uncertainties and complexities in reform processes. ► Taiwan's reform lesson will provide an interesting comparison to other welfare systems around the world.