Lessons of health financing reform: a book review

In 2016, Saudi Arabia announced its 2030 National Transformation Vision. This plan is attempting to change major aspects related to the economy, which, in effect, would require changes in, among other systems, the Saudi health financing system. As much as there seems to be much optimism and hope expressed after the announcement of the vision, careful steps in the reform of the health system, and in particular the health financing system, must be taken. Thus, this paper is attempting to look at experiences and lessons drawn from countries that have had similar transitions; specifically, this paper will review the transition of the former communist countries through a comprehensive book that was put together as a collection of chapters written by different authors about this topic. The book is called “Implementing Health Financing Reform: Lessons from countries in transition.”