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In the last three years, I have traveled to 30 countries within the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia to understand healthcare scenarios in each country. The result is obvious that unequal economy, unequal care, unequal health spending and unequal healthcare services bring nothing but unequal challenges for each country.

On the whole, people are healthier, wealthier and live longer today than 30 years ago. There have been significant improvements in access to water, sanitation, communicable diseases and antenatal care. There have never been more resources available for health than now. However, there are other trends that must not be ignored. First, the substantial progress in health over recent decades has been deeply unequal, with convergence towards improved health in a large part of the world, but at the same time, a considerable number of countries are increasingly lagging behind or losing ground, as reported by the World Health Organization.

The healthcare system worldwide is observing significant issues arising from a shift in diseases, an increase of non-communicable and chronic disorders, Baby Boomers and an aging population, a fragmented healthcare system, commercialization of healthcare and increases in the cost of care while countries are facing a shrinking healthcare budget. Moreover, there is very little anticipation and slow response by authorities to tackle such challenges. Many government bodies are engaged in the management of diseases, and are not at all close to the prevention programs, which presents a major problem.

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Morever, in this guidebook, we have discussed about Healthcare system in 50 countries and quality of healthcare, soon we will put information about healthcare crises in each country.


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Wednesday
Feb092011

Healthcare in Czech Republic

Excerpts from Dr Prem's Guidebook - Medical Tourism.

Healthcare System in Czech Republic

Health services, including all medical and dental treatments, are provided free to the citizens of the Czech Republic. It is being offered through compulsory contribution to a state insurance company known as General Health Insurance Company. Healthcare costs here lesser here than its European counterparts, yet still remain to maintain high standards of care similar to other regions surrounding Czech Republic.

The context of healthcare in Czech Republic has changed rapidly since their independence. The Government has strongly focussed on preventive care and therapeutic has vastly improved the health of individuals. Hence it helped to bring the cost of healthcare down. Along with the strong public sector, there is a growing private sector through government privatization that additionally offers excellent care to those who can afford it.

 

Quality of Healthcare in Czech Republic

 The Czech Republic emphasizes on quality very seriously, which is demonstrated by having 5 facilities in the region with JCI accreditation. They are also the pioneers in ground-breaking procedures. The first robot-assisted surgery was performed here. It was the first country to use the Ampli Chip device, which determines whether a drug is suitable for a patient or not. It was the first place to do a three-organ transplant from a single donor. 

The country boasts of several surgeons and physicians with vast experience and training catering to foreign patients. The facilities, both public and private, operate at a high level. It has implemented an international standard to keep up with the established medical tourism regions of the continent. 

Do not copy. Content Protected by Smart software. Excerpts from Dr Prem's Guidebook - Global Healthcare. | Note: Medical Tourism is often interchanged with the terms 'Medical Travel' 'Health Travel' 'Healthcare Travel' 'Health Tourism' 'Cross Border Healthcare' 'Wellness Tourism' and 'Global Healthcare'. Read more about these terms in guidebook.

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