The cost of health care: how to make it affordable

The cost of health care is unaffordable for many in the developing world. But while universal health care may sound like an impossible dream, it’s more achievable than you might think. Film supported by @bainandcompanyinsights 00:00 – The argument for universal health coverage is clear 00:57 – Thailand’s path to universal health coverage 03:31 – Universal health care around the world 04:48 – How to finance universal health coverage? 05:30 – Rwanda: from genocide to public health exemplar 07:19 – What is a pooling finance system? 08:01 – Which services make the cut? 11:17 – The economic benefits of UHC 12:23 – Could covid-19 be a catalyst for reform? Sign up to our daily newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3n3kIjj Read our special report on universal health care: https://econ.st/3gRa5QP Universal health coverage is in reach – here’s why: https://econ.st/3Fk09d8 How the coronavirus pandemic could reform care? https://econ.st/3gNRVjc America is the only developed country without universal health insurance: https://econ.st/3fbn2oa View all of The Economist’s coronavirus coverage: https://econ.st/3U5ZeB9 Why rich and poor countries can reap the benefits of universal health care: https://econ.st/3gEbKJu Why has Mexico s road to UHC been rocky? https://econ.st/3gIMlOR Why health services priorities must adapt to meet citizens needs: https://econ.st/3szum07 Covid-19’s legacy for public health: https://econ.st/3sDC35u Why more spending on mental health matters: https://econ.st/3gMr7zF Cutting edge – why improving access to surgery is important: https://econ.st/3DEKzHC