Comparison of 1-year survival between patients initiating chronic hemodialysis under public and private health insurance: register-based data analysis from Brazil
ConclusionBrazilian chronic HD patients funded by either private health plans or the public system have a similar 1-year mortality risk after controlling for several sociodemographic and clinical parameters. (Source: International Urology and Nephrology)
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - April 5, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Deprivation as a fundamental cause of morbidity and reduced life expectancy: an observational study using German statutory health insurance data
AbstractAcross all developed countries, there is a steep life expectancy gradient with respect to deprivation. This paper provides a theoretical underpinning for this gradient in line with the Grossman model, indicating that deprivation affects morbidity and, consequently, life expectancy in three ways: directly from deprivation to morbidity, and indirectly through lower income and a trade-off between investments in health and social status. Using rich German claims data covering 6.3 million insured people over four years, this paper illustrates that deprivation increases morbidity and reduces life expectancy. It was estim...
Source: International Journal of Health Care Finance and Economics - April 5, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The impact of health insurance on maternal and reproductive health service utilization and financial protection in low- and lower middle-income countries: a systematic review of the evidence
Low- and middle-income countries have committed to achieving universal health coverage (UHC) as a means to enhance access to services and improve financial protection. One of the key health financing reforms t... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Joseph Kazibwe, Phuong Bich Tran, Andrea Hannah Kaiser, Simon Peter Kasagga, Felix Masiye, Bj örn Ekman and Jesper Sundewall Tags: Research Source Type: research
Family History of Treatment-Resistant Depression May Be Risk Factor for Antidepressant Resistance
Individuals with a family history of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) have an increased risk of experiencing antidepressant resistance themselves, astudy published yesterday inJAMA Psychiatry found. Further, individuals with a family history of TRD have a greater risk of other psychiatric illnesses and dying by suicide.“In recent years, an increasing number of genetic studies have attempted to understand the genetic architecture of antidepressant response or TRD phenotype,” wrote Chih-Ming Cheng, M.D., of the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan and colleagues. “Although the efforts to understand the g enet...
Source: Psychiatr News - April 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ADHD antidepressant resistance anxiety bipolar disorder Chih-Ming Cheng family risk factors genetics OCD schizophrenia suicide Taiwan National Health Insurance Program treatment-resistant depression Source Type: research
Medical Insurance Representatives Perceptions on National Health Insurance Primary Healthcare Re-Engineering in South Africa: A Qualitative Study
This study sought to explore perceptions of medical insurance company personnel on PHC re-engineering as part of NHI restructuring. A qualitative research design was adopted in this study. Semi-structured interviewed were conducted on 10 participants. Their responses were audio recorded and transcribed utilizing Microsoft Word® documents. Nvivo® was used to facilitate the analysis of data. A thematical approach was used to categories codes into themes. Although participants were in agreement with the current healthcare reform in South Africa. The findings of this study have highlighted several gaps in the NHI Bill at the...
Source: Primary Care - April 4, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Vivian Naidoo Fatima Suleman Varsha Bangalee Source Type: research
Retrospective study on the health and economic burden of hospitalized patients due to pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal infections in Belgium settings
CONCLUSION: Streptococcus pneumoniae infections remain a public health problem with significant cost for the Health Insurance and poor prognosis. Invasive pneumococcal infections are associated with longer hospital stays and required more intensive care than all other causes of pneumonia, in addition to be more costly, which justifies more attention for vaccination. This study also suggests an increase of economic and health burden with age and presence of underlying conditions.PMID:38575434 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.057 (Source: Vaccine)
Source: Vaccine - April 4, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Pirson Magali Marbaix Sophie Bruyneel Arnaud Leclercq Pol Van Den Bulcke Julie Brauner Jonathan Source Type: research
Availability of resources for paediatric hearing care in a South African province
CONCLUSION: Results revealed a limited and uneven distribution of resources, which negatively impacted the provision of EHDI. Even distribution of healthcare resources and further research aimed at strengthening hearing health services is recommended as these could potentially improve equitable access to EHDI and the overall quality of healthcare provided.Contribution: This study highlights the need for even distribution of resources and strengthening of health systems, especially in the dawn of the National Health Insurance.PMID:38572860 | DOI:10.4102/phcfm.v16i1.3952 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 4, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mukovhe Phanguphangu Khomotjo Kgare Ashley Flynn Sinelihle Kotelana Siphesihle Mfeketo Sinovuyo Njiva Source Type: research
Medical Insurance Representatives Perceptions on National Health Insurance Primary Healthcare Re-Engineering in South Africa: A Qualitative Study
This study sought to explore perceptions of medical insurance company personnel on PHC re-engineering as part of NHI restructuring. A qualitative research design was adopted in this study. Semi-structured interviewed were conducted on 10 participants. Their responses were audio recorded and transcribed utilizing Microsoft Word® documents. Nvivo® was used to facilitate the analysis of data. A thematical approach was used to categories codes into themes. Although participants were in agreement with the current healthcare reform in South Africa. The findings of this study have highlighted several gaps in the NHI Bill at the...
Source: Primary Care - April 4, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Vivian Naidoo Fatima Suleman Varsha Bangalee Source Type: research
