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The project aimed to evaluate the impact of a newly implemented public health insurance program in Andhra Pradesh, India, specifically focusing on its effectiveness in increasing access to hospital-based care for the poor and reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures.
Evaluating the program’s impact on improving access to hospital care and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for the poor.
Measure the program’s effectiveness in increasing access to hospital-based care for the poor.
Assess the program’s impact on reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures.
Large-Scale Household Survey for Impact Assessment
A comprehensive household survey involving 19,000 households was conducted to collect data on healthcare utilization, spending patterns, and demographic information. The collected data was then analyzed to evaluate the program’s impact on key indicators of healthcare access and financial protection.
The public health insurance program significantly increased access to hospital-based care among the poor.
The program effectively reduced out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures, providing financial relief to the target population.
These findings were disseminated through influential publications, contributing to broader discussions on health financing reforms.
