Long waiting times are a persistent challenge in the Slovenian health care system, especially in specialized secondary level ambulatory services. They are the only statistically significant factor driving unmet medical need. Over the years, the government has introduced various strategies to address this issue. The most recent, an amendment to the Patients’ Rights Act (2008) in 2022, aims to reduce waiting times through providing additional financing to hospitals and incentives within primary health care. Unusually, funding for these measures would come from the government budget rather than the SHI revenue sources.
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Amendment to the Patients’ Rights Act to reduce waiting times in specialized, outpatient care
30 July 2022 | Country Update
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