Continuing to offer healthcare to all in Europe will require rationing of medical services according to new research
Mar 24th, 2011 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Across Europe, healthcare is barely managing to pay its way. Not only are the methods for raising funds to cover its costs inadequate, but - - of even greater concern - - the costs themselves are set to soar. According to a World Bank official, public expenditure on healthcare in the EU could jump from 8% of GDP in 2000 to 14% in 2030 - - and continue growing beyond that date. The overriding concern of Europe’s healthcare sector is to find ways to balance budgets and restrain spending.