Lorenz curves of urban and rural health care expenditure in Colombia: analysis of a cohort of 4.6 million patients

Abstract In Colombia, health expenditure is highly concentrated, with a small portion of the population incurring most costs, particularly in rural areas. Men show greater inequality than women. The study suggests that current risk-adjustment models have opportunities for improvement, emphasizing th...

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Published in:Health Economics Review
Main Authors: Oscar Espinosa, Giancarlo Buitrago, Valeria Bejarano, Ramon Castaño
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-09-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-025-00662-3