Factors associated with patient payments exceeding National Health Insurance fees and out-of-pocket payments in Lao PDR

• Main Authors: Kongmany Chaleunvong (Author), Bounfeng Phoummalaysith (Author), Bouaphat Phonvixay (Author), Manithong Vonglokham (Author), Vanphanom Sychareun (Author), Jo Durham (Author), Dirk Essink (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Attaining universal health coverage is a target in the Sustainable Development Goals. In Lao PDR, to achieve universal health coverage, the government is implementing a national insurance scheme, initially targeting the informal sector. Objective The purpose was to assess: i) the percenta...