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European healthcare better than ever

Last Updated (Friday, 01 June 2012 15:05) Written by Administrator Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:50

European healthcare better than ever, shows new measurement: consumer empowerment plays important role

Time to learn from the Dutch champions how to build value-for-money healthcare!

(Brussels, May 15, 2012)

Despite financial crisis and media alarm signals, European healthcare keeps improving its performance! The gradual breakthrough of health consumer empowerment drives quality and access. That is one of many conclusions from the 6th edition of the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI), presented today in the European Parliament in Brussels. The Index champion was the Netherlands, gaining 872 out of potential 1 000 points. The Dutch were followed by Denmark, Iceland, Luxemburg and Belgium, the top group of this 34-country benchmark.

Since the previous Index (2009) scores have risen – but there are also warning signs. There is a widening gap between the top countries and the weakest. The Netherlands should set the standard for European healthcare reform, argues the EHCI owner, the Sweden-based think tank Health Consumer Powerhouse (HCP).

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• Download the index matrix
  
• Photos from the presentation at the European Parliament