ACCESS AND EQUITY TO HEALTH CARE: An Assessment of Economic Methodologies and Empirical Findings
Author: Chijioke Okoli and Obinna Onwujekwe
Volume: 55 Issue No:2 Year:2013
Abstract: Inequity in access to healthcare services is a topical issue, especially as there is a global movement towards ensuring that health systems are
equitable and guarantee equal access to all population groups. This paper describes critical issues related to the principles of access and
equity to health care. Based on a review of relevant literature, the economic methodologies guiding assessment of access and equity in
healthcare are critically examined. The paper also presents some key empirical findings in the subject areas. The information provided in the
paper is useful for understanding the key issues in design of health systems that will assure equitable access to health services.
JEL classification: I1
equitable and guarantee equal access to all population groups. This paper describes critical issues related to the principles of access and
equity to health care. Based on a review of relevant literature, the economic methodologies guiding assessment of access and equity in
healthcare are critically examined. The paper also presents some key empirical findings in the subject areas. The information provided in the
paper is useful for understanding the key issues in design of health systems that will assure equitable access to health services.
JEL classification: I1
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