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- DOI 10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000590
- PMID https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29527348
- PMCID https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/5841530
- OpenAlex ID W2791541873
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- Language EN
- Published 01 Feb 2018
- Volume 3 (1)
- Pages e000590
- Source BMJ Global Health
- Publisher BMJ
- FWCI 8.59
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- Added 29 Mar 2018
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Does insurance enrolment increase healthcare utilisation among rural-dwelling older adults? Evidence from the National Health Insurance Scheme in Ghana
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INTRODUCTION: This paper examines the relationship between national health insurance enrolment and the utilisation of inpatient and outpatient healthcare for older adults in rural areas in Ghana. The Ghanaian National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) aims to improve affordability and increase the utilisation of healthcare. However, the system has been criticised for not being responsive to the needs…
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3 authors| # | Author | Institutions | ORCID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nele van der Wielen Corresponding | University of Southampton (GB) | |
| 2 | Andrew Amos Channon | University of Southampton (GB) | |
| 3 | Jane Falkingham | University of Southampton (GB) |
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