| Author (Person) | Lisac, Melanie |
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| Series Title | Intereconomics |
| Series Details | Vol.43, No.4, July-August 2008 p184-218 |
| Publication Date | July 2008 |
| ISSN | 0020-5346 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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The organisation of health care differs widely across Europe. Access to services, financing schemes, incentives for better care, and administrative efficiency are challenges that are being dealt with in a variety of ways. Are insurance-based systems the best solution for balancing resources and services or are national health funds preferable? Does the introduction of competition fulfil high hopes for better service at lower costs? What are the relative advantages and drawbacks of central and local management of health care? Separate articles look at reforms in Germany, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom (specifically England and Scotland). [Full text of articles can be found in the Intereconomics Archive two years after the initial publication] |
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| Subject Categories | Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom |
