IMF Engagement on Health Spending Issues in Surveillance and Program Work
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Summary:
IMF country teams have become increasingly engaged on health spending issues in surveillance and program work, and more so since the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary objectives of health spending are to improve health outcomes and provide protection to households against high financial costs of health care. The Fund’s engagement on health spending issues is guided by an assessment of its macro-criticality, with the scope and purpose of engagement varying across countries and depending on whether it occurs in surveillance or program contexts. This technical note discusses how to assess the macro-criticality of health spending and reviews appropriate policy responses. The design and implementation of macro-critical health reforms often require specific sectoral knowledge and experience. Thus, this note emphasizes the importance of collaborating with development partners on health policy issues.
Series:
Technical Notes and Manuals No. 2023/008
Subject:
Expenditure Health Health care Health care reform Health care spending Revenue administration
Frequency:
occasional
English
Publication Date:
December 22, 2023
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400258732/2075-8669
Stock No:
TNMEA2023008
Format:
Paper
Pages:
57
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