In emerging countries, the global trend of higher healthcare expenditure has not led to increased penetration of private health insurance, which remains insignificant with a 2% share of total healthcare expenditure. With the right regulatory framework, private health insurance can have an important and beneficial effect on the sustainability of health schemes to which individuals, governments and employers contribute.
Healthcare in Emerging Markets: Exploring the Protection Gaps
People in emerging markets are finding it difficult to fund their healthcare needs. Health protection gaps in emerging…
