Abstract
The Health Care System in Colombia has collapsed. This article depicts the influence of international economic organizations on the structure and function of the health system in Colombia, as well as the contradistinctions with the Political Constitution. It also presents an overview of the current system, as well as its setbacks and flaws at financial and administrative levels. Finally, recommendations regarding funding of the system by switching from a social security model to a model based on general taxes are made, and the advantages of a State in charge of funding and administrating are presented.
| Translated title of the contribution | Health Care System in Colombia: Funding based on social security or on taxes? |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 111-120 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Revista Gerencia y Politicas de Salud |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 23 |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Gini Coefficient
- Health care system
- Horizontal equity
- Social security
- Tax progressivity
- Vertical equity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy
