Introduction The escalating burden of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) poses a
significant threat to individuals and households in India, where out-of-pocket expenditure …

This study examines the health care utilization pattern, associated financial catastrophes,
and inequality across Indian states to understand the subnational variations and aid the …

Background Universal health coverage (UHC) is the centrepiece of the sustainable
development goals and aims to ensure access to essential and quality healthcare services …

Introduction High percentage of OOP (Out-of-Pocket) costs can lead to poverty and
exacerbate existing poverty, with 21.9% of India's 1.324 billion people living below the …

India's economy is among the fastest growing in the world. However, a large share of
informal workforce is a common characteristic of country's economy, comprises a significant …

The European Federation for Addiction Societies (EUFAS) survey report is relevant to
addiction sciences in developed and develo** countries. As a scientific field, we need …

Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) directly reflects households' financial burden for
healthcare. Despite efforts to enhance accessibility and affordability through government …

Background Several health insurance programmes have been launched in India to improve
accessibility to healthcare services and safeguard people against health expenditure …

Background Since their establishment, the two predominant social health insurance
schemes in China, Urban Employee Medical Insurance (UEMIS) and Urban and Rural …

Background: Effective communication is a critical and fundamental element of a successful
medical practice and exerts a substantial influence on patient contentment, adherence, and …