Availability, affordability and health insurance coverage of breast cancer services in Iran - An analysis based on the Universal Health Coverage-Service Planning Delivery and Implementation tool
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Health Services Research
- Oncology
- Public Health Policy
Background
- Efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Iran necessitate evaluating the breast cancer service package.
- Analysis includes service supply, delivery platforms, insurance coverage, and patient co-payments.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the current breast cancer service package in Iran within the context of UHC.
- To identify areas for improvement in service delivery and insurance coverage.
Main Methods
- Utilized the World Health Organization's Universal Health Coverage Compendium (UHCC) to categorize breast cancer services.
- Employed the Universal Health Coverage Service Planning Delivery and Implementation (UHC-SPDI) tool to assess service scope, delivery, and human resources in Iran.
Main Results
- All 73 breast cancer services are available in Iran, primarily delivered via outpatient centers and hospitals, indicating suboptimal primary care integration.
- Health insurance covers 87% of services, with significant variation (20%-100%). Genomic tests and four specific medications are not covered.
- Service delivery platforms show suboptimal integration, with a strong reliance on outpatient centers and hospitals.
Conclusions
- The UHC-SPDI framework effectively assessed Iran's national breast cancer service package, linking it to delivery systems and workforce competencies.
- Improvements are needed in both health insurance coverage and the actual delivery of breast cancer services in Iran.
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