OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Latvia 2016

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Latvia 2016
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2016-09-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9264262784

This review aims to support Latvia in continuing reform of its health system, informed by international best practice.

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Mexico 2016

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Mexico 2016
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2016-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9264230491

Ten years after the introduction of publically-funded universal health insurance, the Mexican health system finds itself at a critical juncture.

Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9264480919

Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies. This edition has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health.

OECD Reviews of School Resources: Estonia 2016

OECD Reviews of School Resources: Estonia 2016
Author: Santiago Paulo
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2016-04-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264251731

The effective use of school resources is a policy priority across OECD countries. The OECD Reviews of School Resources explore how resources can be governed, distributed, utilised and managed to improve the quality, equity and efficiency of school education.

Health at a Glance 2019 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2019 OECD Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2019-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9264807667

Health at a Glance compares key indicators for population health and health system performance across OECD members, candidate and partner countries. It highlights how countries differ in terms of the health status and health-seeking behaviour of their citizens; access to and quality of health care; and the resources available for health. Analysis is based on the latest comparable data across 80 indicators, with data coming from official national statistics, unless otherwise stated.

Fiscal Sustainability of Health Systems Bridging Health and Finance Perspectives

Fiscal Sustainability of Health Systems Bridging Health and Finance Perspectives
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2015-09-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9264233385

The health systems we enjoy today, and expected medical advances in the future, will be difficult to finance from public resources without major reforms. Public health spending in OECD countries has grown rapidly over most of the last half century. These spending increases have contributed to ...

Health at a Glance 2015 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2015 OECD Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2015-11-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9264243518

This book presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of health systems in OECD and certain partner countries. It includes a dashboard of health indicators, a special focus chapter on the pharmaceutical sector, and indicators on health workforce migration and health care quality.

OECD Health Policy Studies Waiting Times for Health Services Next in Line

OECD Health Policy Studies Waiting Times for Health Services Next in Line
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2020-05-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9264989048

The report reviews a range of policies that countries have used to tackle waiting times for different services, including elective surgery and primary care consultations, but also cancer care and mental health services, with a focus on identifying the most successful ones.

OECD Reviews of Public Health: Latvia A Healthier Tomorrow

OECD Reviews of Public Health: Latvia A Healthier Tomorrow
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2020-12-22
Genre:
ISBN: 926461964X

Latvia sees high rates of obesity, smoking and alcohol consumption. In turn, this results in a high incidence of preventable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and many cancers. This puts a burden on a health system which is already operating on a very tight budget as compared to other OECD countries.