| Resumen: |
Overwhelming evidence from low and middle income countries (LMICs) from all developing regions, and from uninsured populations in high income countries, has elucidated the devastating health and financial impact of lack of financial protection (Knaul, et al., 2006; van Doorslaer, et al., 2006; WHO, 2010). The consequences are borne by households, health systems and economies, and are especially but not uniquely focused on the most vulnerable segments of society. The organization of health financing is particularly consequential for LMICs where low rates of health insurance coverage converge with high rates of poverty. |
