Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
952386 Social Science & Medicine 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Sizeable expenses distinct from the final bills, for which limited protection is afforded, are incurred in Philippine public hospitals. ► The PhilHealth health insurance scheme, despite a pro-poor enrollment program, provides inadequate support to indigents. ► Discounts at public hospitals, effectively subsidies, confer more financial protection for poor or very ill inpatients.
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Financial protection mechanisms for inpatients at selected Philippine hospitals
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