Question:
What were the advantages and disadvantages of Sweden’s 2005 reform implementing the "0-7-90-90" waiting time guarantee?
Author: Henriette BergoAnswer:
Advantages: Reduced waiting times for consultations and treatments, improving patient satisfaction. Ensured access to timely care, even allowing treatment in other regions or private facilities if local services were unavailable. Disadvantages: Heavy reliance on private providers for backup care increased costs. Added pressure on county councils to meet guarantees, creating disparities in performance across regions.
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