Healthcare Financing Sources in Central Europe
Healthcare Financing Sources in Central Europe
Author(s): Maciej Mikucki, Emilia PiotrowskaSubject(s): Economy, Geography, Regional studies, Business Economy / Management, Health and medicine and law, Public Finances
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Wydziału Zarządzania Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: economic history; health care financing; health expenditure; healthcare; public health insurance;
Summary/Abstract: Purpose: The objective of the paper is to review historical developments and the current setup of healthcare financing models in Central Europe. Methodology: A systematic narrative approach has been taken with the research emphasis on a critical literature review and analyses of healthcare spending statistical data. Findings: A comparison between different models currently in place seems to suggest the existence of patterns leading to improved quality of the healthcare service proposition that is critically impacted by a financing model. Implications: The findings have practical implications since different results have been achieved in countries choosing different models but starting from practically the same point. That realisation should serve as a foundation tor further work on this subject, potentially leading to adjustments to financing models chosen by some countries. Value: The paper otters a comparative analysis of the healthcare system financing evolution in tour Central European Countries and an overview of their current state.
Journal: Problemy Zarządzania
- Issue Year: 18/2020
- Issue No: 3 (89)
- Page Range: 29-48
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English