Building Locally Relevant Models for Universal Health Coverage and its Implications for Health Information Systems: Some Reflections from India


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Sahay S, Sundararaman T, Mukherjee AS

Series/Journal Title:

Journal of Health Informatics in Africa

Volume:

2

Issue:

2

Pages:

8

Description:

This paper speaks to this agenda, and describes an ongoing pilot study from the state of Punjab in India with a focus on the implications of UHC models on HIS. Five key implications on HIS are identified: Expanding basket of services; Population basing of services; Ensuring continuity of care; Resource allocation choices; Monitoring financial protection and costs of care. [from abstract]

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