Linkage to health plans of lesser extent and their impact on the use of the SUS service network: an analysis from the National Health Survey of 2013

Authors

  • Carlos Silva Departamento de Economia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brasil.
  • Ronir Luiz Instituto de Estudos em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
  • Ligia Bahia Instituto de Estudos em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21115/JBES.v11.n2.p135-41

Keywords:

private health systems, Unified Health System, National Health Survey

Abstract

Objective: To identify whether the link to these plans can be considered as a cause or an incremental factor of the use of SUS by these clients. Methods: Data from the National Health Survey conducted in 2013 were used. The technique used was the propensity score. Results: Statistical significance was found when the use of the Unified Health System (SUS) was evaluated by the clients of the plans of lesser extent in consultations and other procedures, as well as hospitalizations, 37.9% and 46.4%, respectively. Conclusion: It can be observed that the linkage to the less comprehensive plans is an incremental factor for the use of the SUS service network, reinforcing the argument that the supply of these protective systems in the market does not contribute to the public health network.

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Published

2019-08-20

How to Cite

Silva, C., Luiz, R., & Bahia, L. (2019). Linkage to health plans of lesser extent and their impact on the use of the SUS service network: an analysis from the National Health Survey of 2013. Jornal Brasileiro De Economia Da Saúde, 11(2), 135–141. https://doi.org/10.21115/JBES.v11.n2.p135-41

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Artigos