Abstract
The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union, bordering Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east, and Poland to the northeast. The country covers an area of 78 866 km2 with a population of 10.5 million; the capital city of Prague counts more than 1.2 million inhabitants.
The Human Development Index as a statistical composite of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators ranks the Czech Republic as the 28th worldwide just after Spain and Italy. The healthcare system is based on a mandatory insurance model, with fee-for-service care funded by employmentbased insurance plans, insurance for children, seniors, and unemployed is covered by the state.
The Euro Health Consumer Index, a quality assessment tool comparing European healthcare systems ranks the Czech Republic as 13th in Europe. The median life expectancy for both sexes is 78.8 years.