Health policies and data
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OECD Health Ministerial 2017: The Next Generation of Health Reforms
On 16-17 January 2017, the OECD will host a meeting for Ministers of Health and a High-Level Policy Forum on person-centred care, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris.
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Health at a Glance 2015 - OECD Indicators
This new edition of Health at a Glance presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of health systems in OECD countries.
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Health Expenditure
OECD provides accurate, reliable and timely data on health spending that is comparable across OECD countries and over time, and analyses the factors behind the trends
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We help countries achieve high-performing health systems by measuring health outcomes and health system resource use as well as by analysing policies that improve access, efficiency and quality of health care.
Health WorkforceWe advise countries on how to meet future demand for health professionals and how to manage the supply of health workers, by reviewing policies related to education and training, continuous professional development, geographic distribution and immigration. |
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is rapidly becoming a top health problem that could pose a significant challenge to the functioning of healthcare systems and their budget in OECD and G20 countries. |
Health Care Quality
As health spending rises, there is pressure to ensure that resources help people live healthier lives. Most OECD countries have seen increased public interest in ensuring that patients receive care that is safe, effective, and responsive to their needs. |
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Health Systems CharacteristicsQualitative information on health financing and coverage, health care provision, governance and resource allocation have been collected for the third time by the OECD in 2016. Online access to underlying data is provided through a user-friendly tool for the first time. |
Universal Health CoverageThe OECD monitors and evaluates key aspects of universal health coverage, and assesses the future sustainability of universal health systems. OECD country experiences can also offer valuable lessons for other countries seeking to attain universal health coverage. |
Health InequalitiesMost OECD countries have endorsed the reduction of inequalities in health status and the principle of equal access to health care based on need. We monitor to what extent these policy objectives are achieved and the potential benefits and costs of various policy interventions. |
Health statistics The OECD carries out work on health data and indicators to improve international comparisons and economic analyses of health systems. Our data are also highlighted through our graph of the month. |
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