Development of the Kisiizi hospital health insurance scheme: lessons learned and implications for universal health coverage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kisiizi Hospital Health Insurance scheme started in 1996 to; improve access to health services, and provide a stable source of funding and reduce bad debts to Kisiizi hospital. Objectives of this study were; to describe Kisiizi Hospital Health Insurance scheme and to document lessons learned and implications for universal health coverage.

Methods

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Data from different sources were triangulated and thematically analysed.

Results

Most households (96%) were organized in Engozi societies (e-Societies), met monthly, and made financial contributions. Cultural solidarity in e-Societies provided a platform for the Kisiizi hospital health insurance scheme establishment, operation and made it compulsory for members. e-Socie

SUBMITTER: Baine SO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6003105 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature