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universal health coverage

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the UN general assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which included the 17 SDGs
the third SDG aims to promote the well-being and ensure healthy living for all individuals at all ages, meaning that universal health coverage (UHC) is a key component of the SDGs

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UHC enables

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all people to have access to the health services they need, whenever, wherever, and without financial hardship
UHC includes health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliatives services

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evaluating the global prevalence of UHC

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researchers often categorize a country as a provider of UHC if it meets two criteria: passed legislation and essential service coverage

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UHC: passes legislation

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a country meets this criteria if they possess healthcare legislation that explicitly states that the entire population is covered under a specific health plan

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UHC: essential service coverage

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this criteria is based on the service coverage index, which is rated from 0-100, and is a measure of essential health service coverage based on 4 components
a high score indicates high coverage

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essential service coverage components

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  1. reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health
  2. infectious disease
  3. non-communicable diseases
  4. service capacity and access
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funding health coverage

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4 main methods used by countries to finance healthcare coverage
1. social insurance
2. state coverage
3. private health insurance
4. employer based insurance

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social insurance

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employers and employees, including self employed by individuals, pay contributions towards health services
these are usually legislated by law and cover the entire population
wealthier people and companies often pay more into these funds, but not always
governments may contribute subsidies to provide increased funding

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state coverage

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healthcare insurance is provided and financed by the government through tax payments
taxes such as income tax and sales taxes or goods fund state based coverage
all the money is pooled by the government and used according to the country’s needs

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private health insurance

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individuals purchase private healthcare insurance to cover the cost of healthcare services
some countries make private health insurance available to its citizens at a nominal cost

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employer based insurance

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insurance is purchased by employers for their employees and financed through employer or joint employer-employee contributions
this insurance may be subsidized by the government

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healthcare models

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the beveridge model
the Bismarck model
the National Health Insurance Model
the out-of-pocket model

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access to health services

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services are provided at little or no cost to the individual
services provided are close in proximity to where the individual resides
services available are comprehensive medical, dental, eye, mental health, and pharmaceutical

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quality of health services

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healthcare professionals have the resources they need to provide quality care
evidence based healthcare services and policies are practiced
client-centred care
timely service
educated and efficient healthcare workers

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UHC in UK

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single-payer
comprehensive care with NO copays at point of service

all residents are covered

government finances health care with taxes and pays providers directly

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UHC in Netherlands

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regulated private coverage

government-defined health benefits; deductibles for some services are covered

everyone is required to have insurance unless they qualify for an exception

people pay premiums for regulated private health coverage; insurers pay health providers

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UHC in France

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mixed public-private

coverage: wide range of services with some cost sharing; private insurance fills gaps

all residents are covered

government finances non-profit funds that pay providers; most people buy additional insurance

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requirements for UHC

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these must be met before a country can claim they have reached UHC
- healthcare system
- finances
- access
- health workers

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requirements for UHC: healthcare system

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a high quality and efficient healthcare system that is able to meet priority health needs

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requirements for UHC: finances

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financing that supports healthcare services and prevents financial hardship for medical care

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requirements for UHC: access

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access to effective technology and medicines to diagnose and treat medical conditions

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requirements for UHC: health workers

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sufficient capacity of well-trained and motivated health workers to meet the needs of patients

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healthcare systems

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the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver healthcare services to meet the needs of a population
the configuration varies from country to country

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a simple health system model

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model includes three main branches: the structure, the provision, and the health outcomes

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a simple health system model: structure
encompasses the financing of the health services and the infrastructure (hospitals, clinics, health centres) leads to particular goals or health outcome that are mediated by the provision of services
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a well functioning healthcare system
- a robust financing mechanism - a well-trained and adequately paid workforce - reliable information on which to base decisions and policies - well-maintained facilities and logistics to deliver quality medicines and technologies
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a well functioning healthcare system: response to needs
can respond in multiple ways: 1. Defending: defending the population against health threats 2. providing: providing equitable access to people centred care 3. protecting: protecting against the financial consequences of ill health 4. improving: improving the health status of individuals and communities 5. participating: making it possible for people to participate in decisions affecting their health
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barriers to a well functioning healthcare system
disproportionate focus on specialist curative care fragmentation of competing programs, projects, and institutions pervasive commercialization of health care delivery in poorly regulated systems insufficient resources, including finances
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wealth of a nation and its health expenditure
in general, poorer nations tend to spend less on health expenditure as the wealth of a nation increases, its health expenditure tends to increase
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First Nations Health Authority: BC
it is important to also consider how culturally sensitive a healthcare model is in 2013 BC established a model and funding structure that secured self-governance and Indigenous control over healthcare across BC's native regions the FNHA was then developed
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FNHA structure
3 blocks: protection, benefits, and support
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FNHA: protection
health promotion and disease prevention, environmental health, etc.
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FNHA: benefits
medical transportation, short term crisis intervention, mental health counselling, dental care, prescription drugs, medical supplies, vision care, etc.
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FNHA: support
healthy system capacity, human resources, facilities, health system transportation needs, etc.
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key improvements with Indigenous Self-governance
improved participation at immunization clinics mandatory cultural safety training for staff and greater access to training programs in remote regions improved access to health services through remote delivery models and electronic health services decreased overall service times
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healthcare in canada
all citizens qualify for health coverage for medically necessary services, regardless of their medical history, personal finances, or standard of living it is a non-commoditized model, funding is primarily drawn from the provincial and federal budgets (tax-funded model)
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UHC in Canada
Canada achieves UHC because it provides over 90% of its population with healthcare coverage which is legislated through the Canada Health Act, which has 5 main principles: - public administration - comprehensiveness - universality - portability - accessibility
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Canada Health Act: public administration
administration of provincial health insurance must be carried out by a public authority on a non-profit basis they must also be accountable to the province or territory, and their records and accounts are subject to audits
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Canada Health Act: comprehensiveness
health services must be comprehensively insured this includes hospitals, physicians, and surgical dentists
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Canada Health Act: portability
a resident of one province or territory can move to a different province or territory and still obtain coverage from their home province during a minimum waiting period this also applies to residents that leave the country
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Canada Health Act: universality
all insured residents must be entitled to the same level of healthcare
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Canada Health Act: accessibility
insured persons must have reasonable access to healthcare facilities, and these facilities must be given reasonable compensation for the services they provide
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access to healthcare in Canada
provincial and territorial health insurance plans in Canada are required to provide insured persons coverage of insured health services. services that are not deemed medically necessary require the individuals to pay out of pocket expenses or have private insurance
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covered health services
doctors visits in-patient hospital care ER visits essential surgeries
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not covered health services
private psychologist visits dental care eye care prescription drugs cosmetic surgery physiotherapy
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a comprehensive definition of medically necessary
without a comprehensive definition, healthcare in Canada is not equitable
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Provincially funded healthcare systems
ex: Ontario has OHIP the Canadian federal government gives the provinces and territories money and tax transfers to help pay for the publicly funded health services through Canada Health Transfer
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funding Indigenous Peoples Health Care
health care of First Nations and Inuit individuals are the responsibility of the federal government based on Treat 6 and the Indian Act First Nations and Inuit individuals are insured by the federal government for health related goods and services not insured by the provincial or territorial government (drugs, dental care, vision, etc.) covered by Non-insured Health Benefits, governed by FNIHB
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NIHBP inclusion criteria
a person must be Canadian citizen and meet one or more of the following: - be a registered Indian according to the Indian Act - be an Inuk resident by one of the Inuit Land Claim organizations - be an infant less than 1 year old whose parent is an eligible recipient
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funding Canadian Armed Forces health care
not covered under Canada Health Act, but covered by the National Defence Act and governed by the National Defence (provides similar coverage as the Canada Health Act, but provides additional tailored services that meet the unique and high risk nature of the Canadian Armed Forces)
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funding health care of individuals under pressing circumstances
interim federal health program (IFHP) provides temporary and limited coverage of health care benefits for groups of people not covered this includes resettled refugees, protected persons in Canada, refugee claimants, and detainees immigrants are not covered by IFHP
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France's comprehensive healthcare systems
largely funded by national health insurance supplemental coverage may be bought from private insurers
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Canada's mental health coverage
mostly comes from out of pocket money
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Australia's mental health coverage
public sector: mental health services are funded and delivered, including specialized mental health care delivered in public acute and psychiatric hospital settings, state and territory sepcialized community mental health care services, social housing programs private: private psychiatric hospital and private services provided by psychiatrists
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access to primary healthcare in Canada
there is a low practicing doctor per capita ratio in Canada, especially compared to other OECD countries like Australia, France, and Switzerland additionally, Canada ranks very low for people who are able to book a same or next-day appointment with their family physician, leaving many people having to go to the ER or walk in clinics
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access to primary care in Germany
Germany has mandatory private insurance, funded through tax and insurance premiums, to enable the provision of UHC Germany has a higher doctor to population ratio than Canada
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home care in Canada
there are publicly funded home and community services available in Canada for those who meet the requirements, but many Canadians do not receive the care they need or any at all home care includes: - in home nurse and therapy - homemaking - personal support services - other related services
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community care services in Canada
- non clinical supports - meals - transportation - supported living - home help - other assistance
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Canada's aging population
as Canada's population continues to grow and age, there is an increasing need for quality, publicly funded home care for the elderly
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pros of affordable care act (ACA, USA)
slows the rise of care costs as preventative services are covered covers 10 essential health benefits which include preventative and wellness visits coverage for pre-existing conditions children can stay on their parents' health insurance plans
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cons of ACA
raised the income tax rate the ACA taxed those who didn't purchase insurance until 2019 people chose to pay the fine rather than pay for coverage
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healthcare systems in low resource countries
400 million people lack access to basic medical care, with the majority of these people coming from low resource countries
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health needs of low resource populations
health issues are often associated with: - poor living conditions - inability to access healthcare - health illiteracy - malnutrition
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healthcare obstacles in low resource countries
- geographic accessibility - retaining talent (skilled workers leave to pursue better opportunities)
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healthcare in Cuba
it is a model of successful low resource healthcare provision Cuba has spent 40 years making healthcare a priority despite a lack of money, medicines, and supplies
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Cuban medical model
based on 3 principles: 1. insurance should cover all medical fees 2. health providers should understand and live in the community they serve 3. focusing on the community is more effective than focusing on the individual
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key factors in the success of the Cuban healthcare service
- integration of public health - doctor-patient ratio (high) - community health networks - central government support
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weaknesses for Cuban healthcare
1. drug and equipment storage (black market for medical drugs and services) 2. lack of freedom for doctors and patients (right to privacy, informed consent, right to refuse treatment)
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healthcare in Gambia
successful South-South cooperation has occurred between Cuba and Gambia Cubans helped develop a new health system increasing clean water access, reducing malaria burden, and making improvements to nutrition
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obstacles to applying a Cuban model in Gambia
- lack of willingness from doctors to make sacrifices to meet the needs of the community (includes loss of talent to urban centres and private clinics) - lack of government support for universal access to public healthcare

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