Systematic review assesses efficiency and effectiveness of private vs public healthcare in low- and middle-income countries, suggesting implications for policy.
Studies evaluated in this systematic review do not support the claim that the private sector is usually more efficient, accountable, or medically effective than the public sector; however, the public sector appears frequently to lack timeliness and hospitality towards patients.
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