Publication at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, First Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Social Sciences |
2013
Abstract
The article is focused on the long- -planned health care reform in the Netherlands completed in 2006 in a broader historical context. The aim of the text is: firstly, to analyse the causes of the reform and secondly, to discuss reform strategy as well as its progress.
After several years since reforms implementation there are mapping their impact on the access to health care and behaviour of health providers, insurance companies and patients. The article outlines the economic consequences of the reform and some ethical issues.