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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Denmark's universal, tax-financed health system provides comprehensive services.
  • Life expectancy exceeds the EU average but trails Nordic peers.
  • Out-of-pocket spending is driven by co-payments for drugs and dental care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze recent developments in Denmark's health system organization, governance, financing, and performance.
  • To identify challenges and policy implications for the Danish healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent developments in organization and governance.
  • Analysis of health financing, care provision, and reforms.
  • Assessment of health system performance and population health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The Danish health system is characterized by digitalization and a shift from hospital centralization to primary care decentralization.
  • Population health is good but improving slower than in other Nordic countries.
  • Significant challenges include ensuring equitable access and addressing a critical shortage of healthcare workers, particularly nurses.

Conclusions:

  • Sustaining the Danish health system requires long-term strategies to address workforce shortages and adapt working practices.
  • Policy interventions are underway to boost nurse training and retention, but impact will take time.
  • Future sustainability hinges on effective workforce planning and adaptation to evolving care delivery models.