Impact of elevated pooling levels in basic medical insurance on insured individuals' inpatient service utilization—An equity analysis

BackgroundChina has continuously promoted the transition of basic medical insurance from municipal-level pooling to provincial-level pooling to strengthen fund risk resilience, mutual-aid capacity, and benefit equalization. Although existing studies suggest that higher pooling levels may influence h...

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Main Authors:	Chengrun Xie, Hongxi Wang, Jiaming Li, Jinxi Ding
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2026-05-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	basic medical insurance scheme for urban and rural residents equity hospitalization costs inpatient service utilization pooling model provincial-level pooling
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1804493/full
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