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Summary
Greece is establishing a national health system by addressing past healthcare system flaws. A key, controversial strategy involves increasing government control over physicians and private healthcare facilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Greek healthcare system previously suffered from significant imperfections.
- The establishment of a national health system was initiated by Greece's first socialist government.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the strategies employed by the Greek government in establishing a national health system.
- To examine the controversial measure of bringing medical practice under government control.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews the legal framework established for the national health system.
- It analyzes government strategies including physician workforce management and private facility ownership.
Main Results:
- The Greek government aims to control physicians by maintaining physician growth, expanding its corps, and increasing accountability.
- Private ownership of hospitals and clinics is being eliminated.
Conclusions:
- The success of Greece's national health system hinges on the government's ability to effectively control the medical profession.
- Government control over physicians is a central and controversial aspect of the reform.