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Financial protection in Europe: a systematic review of the literature and mapping of data availability

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  • Yerramilli, Pooja
  • Fernández, Óscar
  • Thomson, Sarah

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A comprehensive and context-specific approach to monitoring financial protection can provide valuable evidence on progress towards universal health coverage.

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  • Yerramilli, Pooja & Fernández, Óscar & Thomson, Sarah, 2018. "Financial protection in Europe: a systematic review of the literature and mapping of data availability," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 122(5), pages 493-508.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:122:y:2018:i:5:p:493-508
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.02.006
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