Evaluation of the Potentials of Private Insurance Industry as a Source of Health Care Finance in the Philippines

Education and Welfare Specialists Health

No DP 1995-08, Discussion Papers from Philippine Institute for Development Studies

Abstract: This paper investigates the significant contribution of private health insurance to the Philippine health care finance. It also determines ways of its promotion and regulation. In addition, it identifies the areas where its services are the most concentrated, identifies its targeted beneficiaries and the manner and nature of payments it makes to its clients. Realization of full benefits from the health care funds depends on addressing the constraints to its full development. Hence, there is a need for the government to support and provide incentives for health insurance and business development.

Keywords: health sector; health maintenance organizations; utilization; health expenditures; health care; health insurance; indemnity; medical care (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 196
Date: 1995
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