Question

What is the best way to finance heath care? Why?

Answer 1

Health financing system plays a crucial role for reaching universal health coverage . The main functions of health financing are :-

- raising funds for health

- reducing financial barriers to access the health care services

- prepayment and aubsequent accumulation of funds to direct pocket payments .

- using funds in a way that promotes efficiency and equity.

The best way to finance healthcare is public or government sources because it provides security and it's approved by government. So, there are no chances of any denial to provide financial support during hospital admission and for out patients follow up . It provides funds for all the procedure while other sources provide financial support for selected disease and procedure and also are not secure and approved by government.