Edition 54 – Underinsurance among Privately Insured US Children: Findings from the National Survey of Children’s Health 2020

Underinsurance among Privately Insured US Children: Findings from the National Survey of Children’s Health 2020 Menolly Kaufman PhD, MPH; Shauna Petchel PhD, MPH Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Citation Kaufman M, Petchel S. Underinsurance among privately insured US children: findings from the national survey of children’s health 2020. HPHR. 2023.54. 10.54111/0001/BBB8 Underinsurance among Privately Insured US Children: […]
Dr Dhairya Shrivastava discusses India’s Universal Health Insurance Program – Ayushman Bharat

A Tough Pill to Swallow By Dr. Dhairya Shrivastava, MBBS, MBA Dr Dhairya Shrivastava discusses India’s Universal Insurance Program – Ayushman Bharat In my last blog I outlined the embedded inequities in the Indian healthcare system. This blog will deep dive into the government’s flagship policy, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB […]
There is no Universal Health Coverage without strong political will

In this post, Gabriel described how strong political will is important for the actualization of Universal Health Coverage
The current state of Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Scheme: Redefining strategies to achieve Universal Health Coverage

Mr. Dara Ajala-Damisa is the Program Manager at Nigeria Health Watch, a health communication and advocacy organization based in Nigeria. Nigeria Health Watch uses evidence-based advocacy and communication to influence health policy and improve health care access in Nigeria. Nigeria Health Watch, through its numerous venues, delivers knowledgeable commentary and in-depth analysis of health issues in Nigeria, always with integrity. Their reach is greater than ever and their voice is recognized as a powerful champion for improving people’s health across the sector.
The essence of solutions journalism: An indispensable tool towards health system strengthening in Nigeria

Mr. Chibuike Alagboso is a health journalist with the Nigeria Health Watch, a health communication and advocacy organization based in Nigeria. Nigeria Health Watch uses evidence-based advocacy and communication to influence health policy and improve health care access in Nigeria. Nigeria Health Watch, through its numerous venues, delivers knowledgeable commentary and in-depth analysis of health issues.
How to improve emergency medicine in Nigeria

On today’s episode of the ‘‘Without Health we have nothing’’ series with HPHR Fellow Gabriel Oke, Gabriel discusssed how emergency medicine can be improved for better health delivery.
Contributions of Digital startups to Healthcare access in Nigeria

On today’s episode of the ‘‘Without Health we have nothing’’ series with HPHR Fellow Gabriel Oke, Dr Laz Ude Eze the Founder of TalkHealthNaija describes the contributions of digital startups to healthcare in Nigeria. He also describes what can be done differently in the digital space to improve healthcare in the country.
The role of Primary Healthcare in Nigeria: a way forward

On today’s episode of the ‘‘Without Health we have nothing’’ series with HPHR Fellow Gabriel Oke, Dr Ifeanyi Nsofor the CEO of EpiAfric describes the state of primary health care in Nigeria. He also describes the functions of the Primary Healthcare system and gave recommendations on what can be done differently to improve primary healthcare in the country.
How unemployment contributes to poor healthcare access

Without Health We Have Nothing 1 By Gabriel Oke How Unemployment Contributes to Poor Healthcare Access Proshare: Unemployment vs underemployment in Nigeria HPHR Journal Fellow: Gabriel Oke Interviews Bukola Idowu on the ”Without Health We Have Nothing Series”. Mr. Bukola Idowu is the founder of Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI). KDI uses in-depth research, capacity development, and […]
Edition 28 – Taking The Next Step: Leveraging Behavioral Economics for Health Exchange Re-Enrollees

Taking The Next Step: Leveraging Behavioral Economics for Health Exchange Re-Enrollees By Swathi Raman Citation Raman S. Taking the next step: leveraging behavioral economics for health exchange re-enrollees. HPHR. 2021; 28.DOI:10.54111/0001/bb16 Taking The Next Step: Leveraging Behavioral Economics for Health Exchange Re-Enrollees Background With the recent close of the 2019 Open Enrollment Period, the federal […]