DOI: 10.7664/CHE20180502
Analysis on Regional Health Expenditure Estimates from the Perspective of "Healthy China"
Abstract：Objective:To present the analysis on regional health expenditure estimates so as to propose suggestions on improving regional health financing policies in the context of "Healthy China".Methods:Based on health accounts by source,it compared and analyzed regional health financing,its structure and changing trend.Results:In 2016,all regions encountered an increase in term of health expenditure as the share of gross regional product,all exceeding 4.30％,while the growth rate differed among regions.There was a significant difference in per capita health expenditure,and the highest level was aroud four times of the lowest level.In 12 regions,the share of out-of-pocket payments (OOP) in total health expenditure was more than 30％.It was predicted that some regions may fail their targets regarding the share of OOP in total health expenditure by 2020.Conclusion:The insufficiency of health expenditure and unbalance of health service utilization remains among regions;there was a big variation in health financing structure and health financing equity should be attached more importance.Health system efficiency should be improved in health sectors to ensure the value for money and to safeguard residents' health.
Keywords：Healthy China Constructionregional health expenditurehealth financingout-of-pocket payment
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 9-12 )