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Oxford University Press (OUP), Health Policy and Planning, 2(26), p. 105-114

DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czq028

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Explanation of inequality in utilization of ambulatory care before and after universal health insurance in Thailand

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Abstract

Thailand implemented a Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) of national health insurance in April 2001 to finance equitable access to health care. This paper compares inequalities in health service use before and after the UCS, and analyses the trend and determinants of inequality.