Hospital sector reform in Bulgaria: first steps.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2001
Country:
Bulgaria
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Balabanova, D., Delcheva, E.

Abstract

Hospital sector reform in Bulgaria has been slow compared to other central and eastern European countries but is now undergoing radical changes. Public sector hospitals are being transformed into autonomous organisations with some funds coming through contracts with the National Health Insurance Fund. New payment methods are also being introduced. The expectation is that the hospital sector will shrink in size in the new quasi-market environment rather than through state regulation.

Citation

Delcheva, E.; Balabanova, D. Hospital sector reform in Bulgaria: first steps. Eurohealth (2001) 7 (3) 42-46 pp. [Special issue: Implementing hospital reform in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia]

Hospital sector reform in Bulgaria: first steps.

Published 1 January 2001
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