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Inequalities in unmet health care needs under universal health insurance coverage in China.

Jingxian WuYongmei YangTing SunSucen He
Published in: Health economics review (2024)
The universal coverage of SHI in China increased pro-poor inequalities in financially constrained unmet health care needs but decreased pro-rich inequalities in non-financially constrained unmet needs. Additionally, the contribution of SHI to inequalities in financially constrained unmet needs for inpatient care was stronger than that for outpatient care. Policy-makers are advised to introduce favourable reimbursement policies for patients with poor socioeconomic conditions and address both financial and non-financial barriers to promote equitable access to health care for the entire population.
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