The latest OECD report into the health of people in its 34 member countries is especially interesting as it includes data on how health systems have evolved during the economic crisis. Health at a Glance 2013 is a mine of comparative information on patient outcomes, health expenditure and health system staffing across the countries.
Unsurprisingly, countries hit hardest by the economic crisis have witnessed the biggest cuts in health expenditure growth. Greece and Ireland experienced the sharpest declines, with per capita healthcare spending falling by 11.1 per cent and 6.6 per cent, respectively, between 2009 and 2011. (Times) >
Filed under: Services, System Tagged: Cutbacks
