Norway – Healthcare Economist

International Healthcare Models: Sweden, Norway and Finland

2010-06-22Jason Shafrin2 Comments

Here is my earlier review on Norway. The information below on Sweden and Finland has not yet been presented before in my blog. SWEDEN Hospitals There are 4 types of medical facilities: local health centers, county level hospitals, district level hospitals, and regional teaching hospitals. Local health centers are staffed by GPs, nurses, midwives, occupational therapists,…

Health Care Around the World: Norway

2008-04-182010-04-16Jason Shafrin45 Comments

All Norwegians are insured by the National Insurance Scheme. This is a universal, tax-funded, single-payer health system. Compared to France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Norway has the most centralized system. Percent Insured. 100%. All Norwegian citizens and residents are covered. Funding. The National Insurance Scheme is funded by general tax revenues. There is no earmarked…