2nd Edition
by Brijesh C. Purohit
This
book critically examines the public and private healthcare systems in
India. Analysing the current scenario of health insurance in India, it
studies the inadequacy of public healthcare services and unaffordability
of private health care facilities. The volume investigates government
sponsored health insurance schemes and advocates for the need of
universal health insurance coverage. It details India’s per capita
health expenditure and provides policy inputs on how healthcare systems
and insurance coverage can be improved in the country. Further, it
explores the financial parameters of health insurers and standalone
private health insurance companies, and also discusses the adverse
impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Indian healthcare.
An
insightful read on the state of healthcare in India, this book will be
of interest to researchers and academics working in the fields of
insurance, healthcare administration and management, public health
policy and practice, health and social care, medical sociology, and
sociology & social policy. It will also be useful for think tanks
and policy makers.
