Does the hierarchical medical system enhance healthcare utilization and equity in China? a longitudinal study 2012–2018

Does the hierarchical medical system enhance healthcare utilization and equity in China? a longitudinal study 2012–2018

Abstract Background Healthcare inequities pose a substantial challenge to achieving universal health coverage, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Chinese government implemented Hierarchical Medical System (HMS) to optimize resource allocation and improve healthcare access....

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Main Authors: Yaxin Zhao, Xiaojing Fan, Fukun Zhu, Lili Li, Xiaofeng Zhao, Chunkai Wang, Yuan Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hierarchical medical system
Inequality in healthcare utilization
Horizontal inequity
Decomposing analysis
China
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23933-4
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