Out‐of‐Pocket Expenditure and its Determinants Amongst the Patients Undergoing Advanced Radiological Procedures in the Public Healthcare Facilities of Tamil Nadu, South India
The study reveals significant financial burdens on patients undergoing advanced radiological procedures, highlighting the need for policy reforms to enhance insurance coverage utilisation, reduce urban-rural disparities, and improve access to affordable care. Addressing these determinants is crucial for reducing OOPE and ensuring equitable access to essential diagnostic services.
Authors
- Venmathi Elangovan
- Mehtab Parveen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0843-9646)
- Suthanthira Kannan
- Dhanajayan Govindan
- Deivasigamani Kuberan
- Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4688-510X)
- Arivarasan Barathi
- Marie Gilbert Majella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4036-5162)
- Afrith John Poul
Institutions
- ESIC Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
- Published
- 2025-06-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.70006
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.13