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South European Healthcare Systems under Harsh Austerity: A Progress–Regression Mix?

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  • Maria Petmesidou
  • Emmanuele Pavolini
  • Ana M. Guillén

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This article addresses the question of whether the economic crisis provides a politically opportune time to drastically curtail public healthcare in South Europe or whether, instead, there are signs of longer-term reform strategies for potentially balancing fiscal targets with the quest for enhanced value and health outcomes, when eventually growth resumes. After a brief examination of the profile of healthcare systems in Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain prior to the crisis, we comparatively assess the mix of retrenchment, restructuring and recalibration strategies. The effects of the austerity-driven reforms on current (and expected) health outcomes are also briefly analysed. We conclude with reflections on the future of public healthcare in South Europe.

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  • Maria Petmesidou & Emmanuele Pavolini & Ana M. Guillén, 2014. "South European Healthcare Systems under Harsh Austerity: A Progress–Regression Mix?," South European Society and Politics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(3), pages 331-352, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:fsesxx:v:19:y:2014:i:3:p:331-352
    DOI: 10.1080/13608746.2014.949994
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