1. Health Care Financing

Health care financing refers to how money is raised and spent to provide health services to individuals and communities. It includes various sources of funding, such as government budgets, private insurance, out-of-pocket payments by patients, and donations. Effective health care financing ensures that everyone can access necessary medical services without facing financial hardship. It plays a crucial role in determining the quality and availability of care, influencing whether health systems can provide preventive, acute, and long-term care efficiently and equitably. Proper financing is key to maintaining public health and improving overall health outcomes.