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Trends in the financialisation of outpatient care across OECD countries

This OECD study examines the growing role of financial actors—such as private equity, pension funds, and insurers—in outpatient health care across OECD countries. Drawing on responses from health ministries and system-level data, it highlights increasing concerns...

Tax systems and policy: Crucial for good health and good governance

The policy brief “Tax Systems and Policy: Crucial for Good Health and Good Governance”, published by the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) in May 2025, reframes taxation as a central pillar of equitable and sustainable...

The Danish Health Authority initiates key health reform tasks
The Danish Health Authority initiates key health reform tasks
Denmark

The Danish Health Authority is developing proposals for a National Health Plan, standardized general practice services, and chronic disease care pathways to improve access, quality, and coordination. The reforms, involving stakeholders, start in 2027 for a more...

Budget cap threatens years of Nepal’s healthcare gains
Budget cap threatens years of Nepal’s healthcare gains
Nepal

In the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, Nepal will not initiate any new healthcare programs due to budget cuts, raising concerns about the sustainability of vital public health achievements, particularly in areas like maternal and child health. Officials from the...

Denmark boosts national psychiatric care system in ‘historic’ move
Denmark boosts national psychiatric care system in ‘historic’ move
Denmark

Denmark’s historic 10-year psychiatry plan boosts funding by 35%, focuses on early, local treatment, expands care for youth, reduces coercion, and integrates social support. Legal guarantees aim to cut waiting times. Major improvements are planned, but change will be...

A gender levy on harmful products for health equity
A gender levy on harmful products for health equity

A new article in Think Global Health calls for a gender levy on tobacco and alcohol taxes to fund gender-smart health, combat NCDs, and address the industry's manipulation of gender norms.A recent article in Think Global Health by Kent Buse, Jeni Klugman, and Elhadj...

Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Bangladesh

Achieving UHC requires a variety of financing strategies, including government revenue to support those unable to afford care. It involves coordinating these funding mechanisms to create a sustainable health system that serves the needs of all citizens, particularly...

The Unified Health System has 8 million affiliates
The Unified Health System has 8 million affiliates
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

The public health insurance system in Bolivia, known as the Unified Health System (SUS), has reached 8 million members. Coverage is provided at all health levels, from primary to hospital care. In Bolivia there is the Unified Health System (SUS), the state program...