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How health care systems perform is a major issue. The Economics Department has examined health care systems in more than 20 OECD countries over the last decade, the reforms that may improve system performance and cost effectiveness. Work also focusses on the impact of ageing on health care spending. Bookmark this page: www.oecd.org/eco/structural/health
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07-Feb-2012
The Finnish health system provides universal coverage for a wide range of services and enjoys high public satisfaction. But a rapidly ageing population, costly medical technology and rising patients’ expectations will strain resources going forward. Therefore, reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency are essential.
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23-Dec-2011
The effective retirement age is a crucial determinant of the sustainability of pension systems. Disability pension is becoming a more important exit from the labour market as more general early retirement options are closed. This workshop deals with two major issues: 1) Introducing the economic dependency ratio as a pension system sustainability indicator; and 2) Understanding the way into disability: The case of Austria. Finally a social partner consensus is presented.
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