What contributes to out-of-pocket health expenditure in Cambodia's uncovered population? A distributional and decomposition analysis using survey data

These findings underscore the need to improve financial protection for uncovered households. The Cambodian government should consider expanding prepayment schemes that directly address the main healthcare drivers identified in this study. Schemes should provide effective access to comprehensive outpatient care and essential medications, and necessary services at higher care levels, including in the private sector. Addressing the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases alongside multisectoral efforts to reduce injuries may also be important.