Question

What challenge is associated with the insurance model in the context of primary health care?

• A. It promotes low health care costs.
• B. It has been successful in improving primary health care.
• C. It leads to surging costs of health care, as seen in the U.S.
• D. It guarantees universal health coverage.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It leads to surging costs of health care, as seen in the U.S.

The reliance on insurance-based schemes, such as those in the U.S., has resulted in rising health care costs. In contrast, other countries like Thailand have focused on strengthening their primary health care systems to achieve universal coverage.