Private health spending in Greece exceeds the EU average
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Private health spending in Greece is higher than the average of European countries. This was announced by the Director General of IOBE, the Institute of Economic and Industrial Research, in statements.
Private spending refers to the money citizens pay out of their own pockets for health services, such as medicines, tests, doctors and treatments. Unlike public spending, which is covered by the state and insurance funds, private contributions by citizens concern the cost that is not fully covered by the system. The comparison with the European average shows that this burden is significant for Greeks.
The issue is directly related to citizens' everyday lives, as it affects household budgets and access to medicines and medical services. Experts often emphasise that high private spending can lead to postponing care for citizens with lower incomes.
IOBE is one of the best-known research bodies in the country and studies economic and social issues in Greece. Its findings on health spending provide data for the discussion on the funding of the health system and future policy in this area.
Sources: Ελληνική Εταιρεία Φαρμακευτικού Management
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