<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In developed countries, both universal and optional parts of healthcare exist. This article shows the importance and fiscal position of universally available care and suggests where it can be extended by optional financing schemes such as prepaid health programmes. We use a comparative approach, SWOT analysis and synthesis of individual mechanisms of health financing into a single health system. A simple scheme of possible health system financing configuration is created, and we classify the financial resources and schemes used accordingly. Overall this article introduces a theoretically substantiated overview of health policy options for Czechia based on principles of universally available care, solidarity, fiscal neutrality, adequate fiscal space for health and voluntary private health expenditure.</p></abstract>

In developed countries, both universal and optional parts of healthcare exist. This article shows the importance and fiscal position of universally available care and suggests where it can be extended by optional financing schemes such as prepaid health programmes. We use a comparative approach, SWOT analysis and synthesis of individual mechanisms of health financing into a single health system. A simple scheme of possible health system financing configuration is created, and we classify the financial resources and schemes used accordingly. Overall this article introduces a theoretically substantiated overview of health policy options for Czechia based on principles of universally available care, solidarity, fiscal neutrality, adequate fiscal space for health and voluntary private health expenditure.

The Relationships and Configuration of Universal and Optional Healthcare Financing Schemes in Czechia

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In developed countries, both universal and optional parts of healthcare exist. This article shows the importance and fiscal position of universally available...

The Relationships and Configuration of Universal and Optional Healthcare Financing Schemes in Czechia

Published Online: Oct 16, 2018

Page range: 177 - 192

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2018-0011

Keywords
Health System, Health Insurance, Earmarked Taxation, Prepaid Health Programmes, Solidarity

© 2018 Jan Mertl, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The Relationships and Configuration of Universal and Optional Healthcare Financing Schemes in Czechia

Published Online: Oct 16, 2018

Page range: 177 - 192

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2018-0011

KeywordsHealth System, Health Insurance, Earmarked Taxation, Prepaid Health Programmes, Solidarity

© 2018 Jan Mertl, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Health System, Health Insurance, Earmarked Taxation, Prepaid Health Programmes, Solidarity