Sweden's Healthcare

Healthcare

Universal healthcare system that is primarily funded through taxes
- People are automatically enrolled and covers 100% of the population
Sweden's healthcare system is nationally regulated and locally administered
Covers inpatient, outpatient, dental, mental health, rehabilitation services, preventative services, patient transport, long-term care, and some prescription medications
Out-of-pocket contributions may be necessary but are limited yearly
- Regions set provider fees and co-payment rates
People may choose to have their own private insurance for more access to specialists, but only about 6% of the population has private insurance

Taken from The Commonwealth Fund

Sweden spends 10.9% of its GDP on healthcare - 84% of this was publicly financed
Everyone is guaranteed medical care
Most out-of-pocket spendings are for dental care and prescription medications
Service costs:
- Primary care: $15-30 USD
- Specialized consultation: $20-45 USD
- Hospitalization: $5-10 USD per adult per day
- Prescription medication: maximum $123 USD
- Dental care: Fixed subsidy of $30-60 per year depending on age; the rest is out-of-pocket
- Ambulance: $15-40 depending on region; fees may be waived in the case of an acute emergency
- Childbirth: some associated fees, but generally low cost

Sweden has an average life expectancy of 82.7 years, compared to the US life expectancy of 77.4 years
The leading causes of death in Sweden are Alzheimer's and other dementias, ischemic heart disease, stroke, lung cancers, and COPD
Maternal mortality rate of 5.2 per 100,000 live births and a neonatal mortality rate of 1.42 per 1,000 live births
Mortality due to air pollution is 8.1 per 100,000 people
Health outcomes are expected to continue to improve in the number of people who have better health and wellbeing, reduced financial hardship due to healthcare, and protection from health emergencies

Taken from The Commonwealth Fund

Taken from WHO