Factors associated with patient payments exceeding National Health Insurance fees and out-of-pocket payments in Lao PDR

Background Attaining universal health coverage is a target in the Sustainable Development Goals. In Lao PDR, to achieve universal health coverage, the government is implementing a national insurance scheme, initially targeting the informal sector. Objective The purpose was to assess: i) the percenta...

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Main Authors: Kongmany Chaleunvong, Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Bouaphat Phonvixay, Manithong Vonglokham, Vanphanom Sychareun, Jo Durham, Dirk Essink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-07-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2020.1791411