European Semester’s increased target on healthcare reform

EurActiv reported on the 13 February 2014 that the European Commission's country-specific recommendations for economic reforms in member states were increasingly targeting the healthcare sector.

During an event organised by the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) on the 27 March 2014, policymakers warned that current healthcare policies mightprove to be unsustainable in coming years, with increased demand and limited resources.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Resilient and innovative EU health systems (Special Reports) http://www.europeansources.info/record/resilient-and-innovative-eu-health-systems-special-reports/

ESO: Background information: Spain and Italy get leeway on budget targets http://www.europeansources.info/record/spain-and-italy-get-leeway-on-budget-targets/

EurActiv, 28.03.14: European healthcare 'not equipped' to meet future challenges http://www.euractiv.com/sections/health-consumers/european-healthcare-not-equipped-meet-future-challenges-301195

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