OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Switzerland 2006

The Swiss population enjoys good health and universal access to a comprehensive range of modern health services, but policy makers are faced with considerable policy challenges, particularly to contain fast-growing health spending and improve value for money. This book analyses the strengths and wea...

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Corporate Authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Health Organization
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2006
Series:OECD Reviews of Health Systems
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The Swiss population enjoys good health and universal access to a comprehensive range of modern health services, but policy makers are faced with considerable policy challenges, particularly to contain fast-growing health spending and improve value for money. This book analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the Swiss health system. It weighs them against the key policy objectives of health-system effectiveness and responsiveness, access to care and equitable financing, efficient supply of services, and financial sustainability. The report assesses new proposals for reform of the health system and provides policy recommendations to help address current and upcoming challenges facing the Swiss authorities
Physical Description:192 p. 19 x 27cm
ISBN:9789264025837