: Name and explain the barriers and difficulties which face insurance systems in Saudi Arabia?
Answer guide:(at least 3 Pages)
• Introduction
• List of barriers with explanation of each one with examples and statistics if exists
• Conclusion with your opinion and suggestion
Note:
All the time in the class the lecturer stresses the following barriers as an example:
• Infrastructure Barrier:
o Poor infrastructure (it should be supported by statistics and explanation)
o Limit number of health insurance agents ( there are just 2 agents in the market of Saudi Arabia)
o Limit number of public and private hospitals and their geographical distribution ( some regens does not have private hospitals)
• Social barrier : People acceptance of co-payment approach (Vs. Free payment in exist system)
• … etc
Q2: Compare between the Characteristics of Social health insurance and private health insurance and explain with statistics and examples any differences between them?
