Since the early 1990s, Colombia has made great strides in extending healthcare coverage to its population. In order to measure the impact of these efforts, it is important to assess whether the introduction of universal health coverage has translated int
The purposes of this bibliography are to present an overview of the published literature on equity in health and to summarize key articles relevant to the mission of the International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH). The intent is to show the direct
A fundamental concept of providing quality care is to ensure that patients have access to healthcare services within a reasonable timeframe and cost. In the context of cancer, affordability has never been an easy task, especially in low- and middle-income countries. As new therapies for cancer...
as well as one of the most controversial, examples of priority setting in health care in the US. The goal of the program was to extend coverage to all Oregonians below 100% of the federal poverty level (as opposed to 58% FPL, as it was previously) ...
migraine is that the population that does not correspond to this stereotype frequently will fail to recognize the migraine symptoms in themselves, and this might delay seeking for healthcare attention [64]. Public stigma is often rooted in a lack of awareness about the condition. Public stigma ...
Equitable access to healthcare services is essential for residents’ well-being and social equity, requiring the rational spatial distribution of healthcare facilities in urban planning. Compared with major studies on the spatial accessibility and equity of healthcare services in first-tier cities, seco...
1.3. Definitions and Types of Health Disparities We use the terms “health disparity” and “health inequity” to refer to the differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare services that exist among specific populations. These differences are often driven by factors such as race, ethnicit...
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T1D exchange does more than just "analyzing the effects of interventions in current diabetes care pathway" Press release Supporting research NIH does more than just "study outcomes in Black youth with type 1 diabetes using technology" Press release ...
“Saving money can be defined in a million ways,” notes Meredith Warton, vice president of health innovation and integrated solutions at Aon. “Not only can better benefit design and support programs impact employee productivity in a positive way, but you can also leverage the ...