Distribution and Determinants of Out-of-pocket Healthcare Expenditures in Bangladesh.
Rashidul Alam MahumudAbdur Razzaque SarkerMarufa SultanaZiaul IslamJahangir KhanAlexander D MortonPublished in: Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi (2017)
The findings of this study can help decision-makers by clarifying the determinants of OOP, discussing the mechanisms driving these determinants, and there by underscoring the need to develop policy options for building stronger financial protection mechanisms. The government should consider devoting more resources to providing free or subsidized care. In parallel with government action, the development of other prudential and sustainable risk-pooling mechanisms may help attract enthusiastic subscribers to community-based health insurance schemes.