The potential for social mobilisation in Bangladesh: the organisation and functioning of two health insurance schemes

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the achievements of Bangladesh's two largest health insurance schemes in rural areas as well as in the private sector. Data collection method included key-informant interviews with the managing team members of the two schemes which were aimed at unearthing the reasons for subscription and interruption of subscription. Results indicate that the schemes' potential for community involvement could be further enhanced and that family groups could be used as entry-points to make scheme management more community-based.

Bangladesh

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Developing health insurance in transitional Asia

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine some difficulties involved in extending social health insurance in transitional Asia. Comparisons with the experiences of Latin American countries where social security based insurance has been carried out since World War I were performed. The common features of transition and the individual structural features of a country were distinguished. Results indicate that even if a social security base may be advisable for some industrialized economies, it may not be appropriate for less industrialized countries.

International aspects, Asia, Latin America

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Using social health insurance to meet policy goals

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine major issues in health care finance and the manner with which health insurance can help in dealing with some of the issues. The objective was to prove the hypothesis that the choice of health care financing mechanisms should begin with a clear focus on policy goals. Results indicate that the lack of cost control mechanisms poses a serious risk in the development of social health insurance. Thus, it is essential to develop clear mechanisms for setting priorities if policy goals are to be met.

Analysis, Prices and rates, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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