This paper provides a survey of the recent empirical research on China's 'old'health system
(ie prior to the spate of reforms beginning in 2003). It argues that this research has …

The New Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS) is a heavily subsidized voluntary health
insurance program established in 2003 to reduce the risk of catastrophic health spending for …

China successfully achieved universal health insurance coverage in 2011, representing the
largest expansion of insurance coverage in human history. While the achievement is widely …

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In terms of economic development, China is widely acclaimed as a miracle economy. Over a
period of rapid economic growth, however, China's reputation for health has been slipping …

This paper investigates the effects of China's New Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS) on
health outcomes and healthcare expenditure of the elderly in rural China, using panel data …

A number of low and middle income countries (LMICs) are considering social health
insurance (SHI) for adoption into their social and economic environment or striving to sustain …

Introduction. Cervical cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among
women in China. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends routine screening for …

This article examines social stratification in individual health trajectories for multiple cohorts
in the context of China's dramatically changing macro-social environment. Using data from …

Over the post-Mao period, the Chinese state has radically cut back its role in funding health
services and insuring its citizens against the costs of ill health. Using an analytical …