Nearly 80% of Slovak Hospitals Paid Solely Based on Real Services, Says VšZP Director

Slovakia's healthcare system is increasingly shifting towards a performance-based payment model for hospitals, with nearly 80 percent now funded exclusively according to the real services they provide. This significant change, confirmed by Matúš Jurových, director of the General Health Insurance Company (VšZP), signifies a move away from fixed budgets towards a system that directly links hospital revenue to the medical procedures and treatments they perform.

The objective of this model is to ensure that hospitals are compensated based on their actual output and the complexity of care delivered. This approach is intended to create a more transparent and efficient financial system within the healthcare sector, potentially encouraging hospitals to optimize their operations and resource allocation based on patient needs and medical demand.

While the specifics of how "real services" are measured and valued are crucial, the widespread adoption of this model suggests a strategic effort by VšZP to manage healthcare expenditures more effectively and ensure that public funds are utilized in direct proportion to the medical care provided to the population.

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Nearly 80 percent of hospitals are paid exclusively according to real services.