Changing the funding of the Latvian compulsory healthcare system: For better or for worse?

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In 2016, the Latvian Government announced a plan to change the funding of the healthcare system in Latvia with a view to providing financial resources for healthcare while increasing the accessibility of healthcare services.

Author: Tana Lace