OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Brazil 2021

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Brazil 2021
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9264915222

In the 30 years since the inception of the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, or SUS), Brazil has reduced health inequalities, and improved coverage and access to health care. However, mobilising sufficient financing for the universal health coverage mandate of SUS has been a constant challenge, not helped by persistent inefficiencies in the use of resources in the Brazilian health system.

Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9264480919

Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies. This edition has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health.

Health at a Glance 2019 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2019 OECD Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2019-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9264807667

Health at a Glance compares key indicators for population health and health system performance across OECD members, candidate and partner countries. It highlights how countries differ in terms of the health status and health-seeking behaviour of their citizens; access to and quality of health care; and the resources available for health. Analysis is based on the latest comparable data across 80 indicators, with data coming from official national statistics, unless otherwise stated.

OECD Reviews of Health Systems Primary Health Care in Brazil

OECD Reviews of Health Systems Primary Health Care in Brazil
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9264507752

Primary health care in Brazil is well-organised, the result of sustained commitment to providing high quality primary health care for the whole population. Brazil has implemented a set of reforms over the past decades to improve the distribution of doctors, develop new forms of service organisation, introduce new financing models, and implement a range of quality improvement initiatives.

OECD Health Policy Studies Primary Health Care for Resilient Health Systems in Latin America

OECD Health Policy Studies Primary Health Care for Resilient Health Systems in Latin America
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2022-12-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9264550046

Latin American countries were hard hit by COVID-19 with rates of excess mortality above the OECD average. The pandemic brought additional stress to health systems already overstretched by a growing burden of chronic diseases, unequal access to health care services, overall under-investment in health and strong budgetary restrictions, and systemic inefficiencies.

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Mexico 2016

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Mexico 2016
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2016-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9264230491

Ten years after the introduction of publically-funded universal health insurance, the Mexican health system finds itself at a critical juncture.

OECD Economic Surveys: Brazil 2023

OECD Economic Surveys: Brazil 2023
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2023-12-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9264495576

The Brazilian economy rebounded strongly after the Covid-19 pandemic. Resilient domestic demand, supported by social transfers, continues to drive growth. Inflation is decreasing, providing room for further monetary policy easing. However, public debt remains high, calling for a credible fiscal framework and improved spending efficiency.

Health at a Glance 2015 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2015 OECD Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2015-11-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9264243518

This book presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of health systems in OECD and certain partner countries. It includes a dashboard of health indicators, a special focus chapter on the pharmaceutical sector, and indicators on health workforce migration and health care quality.