Healthcare financing refers to the methods and systems put in place to fund the provision of healthcare services. This can include the sources of funding (i.e., public, private, or a combination of both), the mechanisms for pooling and allocating funds, and the ways in which individuals and organizations pay for healthcare services. The goal of healthcare financing is to ensure that individuals have access to affordable and quality healthcare services, while also providing financial protection against high healthcare costs. This field of research explores various models of healthcare financing, such as fee-for-service, capitation, and value-based payment systems, as well as the impact of factors such as insurance coverage, government policies, and healthcare expenditures on the overall healthcare system.