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The Greek healthcare system
Vassiliki Siantou1, Kostas Athanasakis, John Kyriopoulos
1Department of Health Economics, National School of Public Health, Athens, Greece.
World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|August 13, 2009
Summary
Greece
Area of Science:
- Health economics
- Public health policy
- Healthcare system analysis
Background:
- Greece exhibits high healthcare spending relative to GDP among OECD nations.
- Persistent challenges include high private expenditure, informal payments, and incomplete Electronic Patient Records implementation.
- The national healthcare system, established in 1983, faces ongoing structural and financial issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive overview of the Greek healthcare system.
- To analyze the population's health status and the organizational structure of the National Health System.
- To examine health financing, resource allocation, pharmaceutical policy, and future challenges.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of healthcare spending and system structure.
- Review of health status indicators and social insurance provisions.
- Examination of health financing mechanisms, resource allocation, and pharmaceutical policies.
Main Results:
- Greece's healthcare spending is high, yet significant issues persist.
- Key challenges include private expenditure, informal payments, and underdeveloped primary care.
- The study details the organizational, financial, and policy landscape of the Greek healthcare system.
Conclusions:
- Despite substantial investment, the Greek healthcare system requires significant reform.
- Addressing issues in financing, resource allocation, and primary care integration is crucial.
- Future strategies must focus on improving efficiency and equity within the national healthcare system.
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