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Improving Social Security delivery in the States

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Excerpts from research studies conducted by the National Alliance on Social Security (NASS) in 2011-2012 on social security scheme implementation in 5 States in India.

 
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Sundeep Kapila: Government should focus on health financing rather than providing healthcare

“The Government’s role in healthcare should be restricted to financing, monitoring, ensuring quality standards, and policy making.”

 
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Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana: A Step towards Universal Health Coverage in India

Health care in India is predominantly financed by out-of-pocket payment (OOP) at the time of use of services and constitutes 71% of the total health spending. On the other hand it is estimated that only 15% of population is covered under any form of health insurance. High OOP reduces access to health care services and [...]

 
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A Nation In Good Health

A 360 degree view of healthcare in India

 
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