The capital decision-making process in regionalized public health systems: some evidence from Sweden and Denmark

This paper evaluates health capital policy in two regionally structured delivery systems, those of Sweden and Denmark. After a short overview of each nation's health care system, the paper examines the decision-making process for capital equipment and major capital construction in each country. By comparing aspects of system design and subsequent policy outcome, the paper highlights the degree to which capital policy can vary within an apparently similar regionalized framework.