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Making fair choices on the path to universal health coverage: a précis

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  • Voorhoeve, Alex
  • Ottersen, Trygve
  • Norheim, Ole F.

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We outline key conclusions of the World Health Organisation's report 'Making Fair Choices on the Path to Universal Health Coverage (UHC)'. The Report argues that three principles should inform choices on the path to UHC: I. Coverage should be based on need, with extra weight given to the needs of the worse off; II. One aim should be to generate the greatest total improvement in health; III. Contributions should be based on ability to pay and not need. We describe how these principles determine which trade-offs are (un)acceptable. We also discuss which institutions contribute to fair and accountable choices.

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  • Voorhoeve, Alex & Ottersen, Trygve & Norheim, Ole F., 2016. "Making fair choices on the path to universal health coverage: a précis," Health Economics, Policy and Law, Cambridge University Press, vol. 11(1), pages 71-77, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:hecopl:v:11:y:2016:i:01:p:71-77_00
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    1. Connolly, Sheelah & Wren, Maev-Ann, 2023. "Towards universal healthcare in Ireland – what can we learn from the literature?," Research Series, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), number SUSTAT121.

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