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El sistema de salud cubano: una mirada a su forma de financiamiento.

Authors :
Galeano Zaldívar, Laura
Esquenazi Borrego, Arelys
Source :
Economía y Desarrollo. Dec2018, Vol. 160 Issue 2, p1-14. 14p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Financing of health systems plays an essential role in the coverage levels of health services, likewise, this financing influence in quality and results achieved not only in this sphere, but also in social terms in general. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to reflect about the way the financing of health services plays an essential role in the provision of higher quality services, in achieving a greater coverage and better results. Cuban experience has reached remarkable results in this area, which constitutes a point of reference worldwide. In the case of Cuba, this has been translated in an ever growing state financing of the national health system in order to guarantee a higher coverage, worldwide access, different programs sustainability, as well as the quality and results achieved in such area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
Spanish
ISSN :
02528584
Volume :
160
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Economía y Desarrollo
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134178952