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  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Spain's national health system (SNS) provides universal coverage, primarily tax-funded, with significant regional decentralization.
  • The country boasts the highest life expectancy in the EU, yet faces challenges including socioeconomic health disparities and lifestyle risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in the Spanish health system's organization, governance, financing, and performance.
  • To analyze key reforms and identify ongoing challenges within the SNS.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of the Spanish health system, analyzing data on health organization, governance, financing, care provision, reforms, and performance.
  • Examination of health spending trends, co-payment policies, and primary care strategic frameworks.

Main Results:

  • Health spending increased significantly post-COVID-19, reaching 10.8% of GDP in 2021.
  • Reforms since 2018 have aimed to broaden coverage, reduce co-payments, and strengthen primary care.
  • Persistent issues include physician shortages in certain areas/specialties, long waiting lists, and gaps in services like dental and optical care.

Conclusions:

  • The Spanish health system demonstrates strong performance in life expectancy and universal coverage.
  • Ongoing challenges require attention, including addressing access gaps, efficiency issues, and workforce shortages.
  • Future efforts must focus on adapting primary care and ensuring equitable access to comprehensive services.