THE SWISS AND DUTCH HEALTH INSURANCE SYSTEMS: UNIVERSAL COVERAGE AND REGULATED COMPETITIVE INSURANCE MARKETS
THE SWISS AND DUTCH HEALTH INSURANCE SYSTEMS: UNIVERSAL COVERAGE AND REGULATED COMPETITIVE INSURANCE MARKETS
Private health insurance has offered a primary source of coverage for population groups ineligible to public programmes, and contributed to provide insurance protection against other public system coverage gaps. It has helped to inject resources into health systems, enabling an expansion in capacity and services. It also enhanced access to timely care in some systems experiencing prolonged public sector waiting times. However, all of these advantages have depended upon the structure and regulati