National Health Accounts Estimates 2019-20

Facts for prelims
 

National Health Accounts Estimates 2019-20
News: The National Health Accounts Estimates report for India (2019-20) has been released, revealing various
health outcomes.
 

Key Findings:
 Total Health Expenditure - 3.6% (increased)
 Government Health Expenditure - Increased from 1.13% (2014-15) to 1.35% (2019-20)
 Government Health Expenditure as % of Total Health Expenditure - increased from 29% (2014-15) to 41.4% (2019-20)
 Share of primary healthcare in Current Government Health Expenditure (CGHE) - Increased from 51.3% in 2014-15 to 55.9% in 2019-20. National Health Policy 2017 where states that two-thirds of public health spending must be in Primary Health systems.
 Share of Out-Of-Pocket expenditure in Total Health Expenditure – Reduced from 62.6% in 2014-15 to 47.1% in 2019-20. It shows progress towards ensuring financial protection, and improved Health coverage of Indians.
 Per capita Government spending on healthcare - Doubles (from Rs. 1,108 to Rs. 2,014 between 2014-15 to 2019-20)
 Private health insurance share – It has been increasing.
 Social Security Expenditure (SSE) on healthcare - Increased (from 5.7% in 2014-15 to 9.3% in 2019-20).
This increase in social security has a direct impact on reducing out-of-pocket payments.