What is the long term impact of voucher scheme on primary care? Findings from a repeated cross sectional study using propensity score matching

What is the long term impact of voucher scheme on primary care? Findings from a repeated cross sectional study using propensity score matching

Abstract Background Vouchers are increasingly used as a demand-side subsidy to reduce financial hardship and improve quality of services. Elderly Healthcare Voucher Scheme has been introduced by the Hong Kong Government since 2009 to provide subsidy to elderly aged 65 and above to visit ten differen...

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Main Authors: Carrie H. K. Yam, Eliza L. Y. Wong, Valerie L. H. Fung, Sian M. Griffiths, Eng-Kiong Yeoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Voucher
Preventive care
Disease prevention
Chronic disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4707-8

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