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This handbook is intended primarily to help developing countries strengthen and scale up existing health insurance schemes and countries that are beginning to explore health insurance. It is written with middle-and low-income countries in mind and builds on numerous lessons learned and worldwide experiences. Within countries, the handbook is intended for a variety of stakeholders who bring to the table different perspectives needed for the design and implementation of successful health, insurance. These may include Ministries of health, Department of planning, Ministries of Finance, agencies that oversee or regulate health facilities and insurance companies, public health specialists, health care providers, civil society representatives, private sector entities, and health insurance agencies. The handbook provides a roadmap to assist stakeholders collectively in making decisions that serve the larger interest.
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