With risk equalisation likely to become a reality in the Irishhealthcare market, Peter Madigan looks at the how thebattle is shaping up for providers involved
After eight years of increased NHS investment with little visible improvement, ministers are beginning to question whether a more imaginative model is needed to meet the healthcare needs of Britain in the 21st century. Although it would take a brave politician to suggest restricting access to free healthcare and forging closer links with the private sector, a system based on this model has been in operation in Ireland for over 40 years. Currently, 49% of the Irish population have health insurance. For the most part, this figure has been achieved by restricting free healthcare through ...
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