Comparative Analysis of Financial Flows in the Healthcare Systems of Germany, Austria and Czechia: Opportunities for Savings and Assessing the Tax-Like Nature of Health Insurance Contributions

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Výsledek na webu

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.37355/acta-2024/2-05" target="_blank" >10.37355/acta-2024/2-05</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Comparative Analysis of Financial Flows in the Healthcare Systems of Germany, Austria and Czechia: Opportunities for Savings and Assessing the Tax-Like Nature of Health Insurance Contributions

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Background: Healthcare and pension expenditures represent significant budgetary commitments in OECD countries, with considerable variation in spending levels influenced by factors such as demographic structures, healthcare system models, and the role of private insurance. Germany, Austria, and Czechia exemplify diverse approaches to universal healthcare, reflecting unique socio-economic and policy contexts. Objective: This study aims to compare the financial flows and spending efficiencies of healthcare systems in Germany, Austria and Czechia to identify opportunities for savings and policy innovations. Methods: A comparative analysis of secondary data from OECD reports and academic literature was conducted, examining key metrics such as public and private expenditure, health insurance contributions, and administrative costs. Results: The analysis reveals that while Germany’s dual public-private insurance system ensures comprehensive coverage, it faces challenges in integrating care services. Austria’s regionally managed system benefits from robust public funding but struggles with administrative complexity. Czechia’s centralised financing model supports equitable access but requires improved resource allocation and efficiency. Across all systems, health insurance contributions exhibit tax-like characteristics, with significant implications for public policy and perception. Recommendations: Policymakers should consider measures such as integrating care services in Germany, streamlining administrative processes in Austria, and refining fund redistribution mechanisms in Czechia. Leveraging digital health technologies and fostering transparency in healthcare financing are critical for achieving systemic savings and equity. Practical relevance/social implications: This study highlights the importance of tailored f inancial reforms to address demographic shifts and rising healthcare costs. Its findings provide actionable insights for policymakers aiming to balance equity and efficiency in healthcare financing while ensuring public trust and sustainability. Originality/value: By dissecting the healthcare financial flows in Germany, Austria, and Czechia, this study offers a nuanced understanding of their systems' dynamics and identifies opportunities for cross-border learning to inform global healthcare policy reform.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Comparative Analysis of Financial Flows in the Healthcare Systems of Germany, Austria and Czechia: Opportunities for Savings and Assessing the Tax-Like Nature of Health Insurance Contributions

Popis výsledku anglicky

Background: Healthcare and pension expenditures represent significant budgetary commitments in OECD countries, with considerable variation in spending levels influenced by factors such as demographic structures, healthcare system models, and the role of private insurance. Germany, Austria, and Czechia exemplify diverse approaches to universal healthcare, reflecting unique socio-economic and policy contexts. Objective: This study aims to compare the financial flows and spending efficiencies of healthcare systems in Germany, Austria and Czechia to identify opportunities for savings and policy innovations. Methods: A comparative analysis of secondary data from OECD reports and academic literature was conducted, examining key metrics such as public and private expenditure, health insurance contributions, and administrative costs. Results: The analysis reveals that while Germany’s dual public-private insurance system ensures comprehensive coverage, it faces challenges in integrating care services. Austria’s regionally managed system benefits from robust public funding but struggles with administrative complexity. Czechia’s centralised financing model supports equitable access but requires improved resource allocation and efficiency. Across all systems, health insurance contributions exhibit tax-like characteristics, with significant implications for public policy and perception. Recommendations: Policymakers should consider measures such as integrating care services in Germany, streamlining administrative processes in Austria, and refining fund redistribution mechanisms in Czechia. Leveraging digital health technologies and fostering transparency in healthcare financing are critical for achieving systemic savings and equity. Practical relevance/social implications: This study highlights the importance of tailored f inancial reforms to address demographic shifts and rising healthcare costs. Its findings provide actionable insights for policymakers aiming to balance equity and efficiency in healthcare financing while ensuring public trust and sustainability. Originality/value: By dissecting the healthcare financial flows in Germany, Austria, and Czechia, this study offers a nuanced understanding of their systems' dynamics and identifies opportunities for cross-border learning to inform global healthcare policy reform.

Druh

J_ost - Ostatní články v recenzovaných periodicích

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50200 - Economics and Business

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Acta VŠFS

ISSN

1802-7946

e-ISSN

1802-7946

Svazek periodika

18

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

2

Stát vydavatele periodika

CZ - Česká republika

Počet stran výsledku

18

Strana od-do

180-197

Kód UT WoS článku

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EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

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