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Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt

This research delves into the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare access through the lens of stakeholders in Port Said, Egypt, following the implementation of Universal Health Insurance (UHI) policies. The central research question explores the impact of UHI policies on healthcare access in Port S...

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Main Author: Hetta, Rana
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description This research delves into the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare access through the lens of stakeholders in Port Said, Egypt, following the implementation of Universal Health Insurance (UHI) policies. The central research question explores the impact of UHI policies on healthcare access in Port Said. A set of investigative questions guides this exploration, focusing on beneficiary experiences, healthcare staff perspectives, and the alignment of UHI system implementation with beneficiaries’ healthcare needs. This study seeks to comprehend the institutional and policy context of UHI in Egypt, providing insights from policymakers, healthcare workers, and beneficiaries. Port Said serves as a case study, given its status as the pioneering governorate in UHI implementation within Egypt. Framed around "accessibility," this research assesses how the implementation environment influences access experiences from the viewpoints of these stakeholders. This research generates stakeholder-informed policy recommendations for the continued expansion of the UHI system and contributes to the broader literature on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and healthcare access in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), offering a unique framework rooted in stakeholders' perspectives. The research findings underscore several key recommendations including restructuring incentives to encourage private sector and community-based provider participation is crucial for expanding service availability. Secondly, a revision of enrolment criteria and channels is warranted to ensure inclusivity. Lastly, the introduction of independent performance monitoring mechanisms is recommended to enhance accountability and performance within the UHI system.
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spelling oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-3250 Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt Hetta, Rana This research delves into the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare access through the lens of stakeholders in Port Said, Egypt, following the implementation of Universal Health Insurance (UHI) policies. The central research question explores the impact of UHI policies on healthcare access in Port Said. A set of investigative questions guides this exploration, focusing on beneficiary experiences, healthcare staff perspectives, and the alignment of UHI system implementation with beneficiaries’ healthcare needs. This study seeks to comprehend the institutional and policy context of UHI in Egypt, providing insights from policymakers, healthcare workers, and beneficiaries. Port Said serves as a case study, given its status as the pioneering governorate in UHI implementation within Egypt. Framed around "accessibility," this research assesses how the implementation environment influences access experiences from the viewpoints of these stakeholders. This research generates stakeholder-informed policy recommendations for the continued expansion of the UHI system and contributes to the broader literature on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and healthcare access in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), offering a unique framework rooted in stakeholders' perspectives. The research findings underscore several key recommendations including restructuring incentives to encourage private sector and community-based provider participation is crucial for expanding service availability. Secondly, a revision of enrolment criteria and channels is warranted to ensure inclusivity. Lastly, the introduction of independent performance monitoring mechanisms is recommended to enhance accountability and performance within the UHI system. 2024-01-31T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/2209 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/3250/viewcontent/Rana_Hetta_Thesis.pdf Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Universal Health Insurance New 2018 Law Social Protection Social Policy Health Policy Public Policy Social Policy
spellingShingle Universal Health Insurance
New 2018 Law
Social Protection
Social Policy
Health Policy
Public Policy
Social Policy
Hetta, Rana
Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt
title Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt
title_full Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt
title_fullStr Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt
title_full_unstemmed Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt
title_short Implementing Universal Health Insurance: Case Study of Stakeholders' Perspectives in Port Said, Egypt
title_sort implementing universal health insurance case study of stakeholders perspectives in port said egypt
topic Universal Health Insurance
New 2018 Law
Social Protection
Social Policy
Health Policy
Public Policy
Social Policy
url https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/2209
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/3250/viewcontent/Rana_Hetta_Thesis.pdf
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