【作者】 刘远立；

【Author】 Yuanli Liu Harvard University

【机构】 Harvard University；

【摘要】 <正>In the developing world out of pocket medical payments,a major healthcare financing method, represent an important source of impoverishment.Without an adequate social security in health, many households with sick family members would face a dire choice of forgoing necessary healthcare services or suffering financial bankruptcies.This paper examines historical development of China’s health security system in the past 60 years,conducts an evaluation on the its impact,and draws important lessons for enhancing equity and efficiency of the system.更多还原

【Abstract】 In the developing world out of pocket medical payments,a major healthcare financing method, represent an important source of impoverishment.Without an adequate social security in health, many households with sick family members would face a dire choice of forgoing necessary healthcare services or suffering financial bankruptcies.This paper examines historical development of China’s health security system in the past 60 years,conducts an evaluation on the its impact,and draws important lessons for enhancing equity and efficiency of the system.更多还原