Overview of the Belgian Healthcare System

In EXEC
Tue, 28 Jun 2011

HealthManagement, Volume 13, Issue 2/2011

Author

Jos Vanlanduyt

Main CharacteristicsThe Belgian healthcare system has the following key features:Compulsory health insurance, managed jointly by the major stakeholders of the sector (insurers, healthcare providers and public authorities) Principles of... Read more

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AuthorJos Vanlanduyt Main CharacteristicsThe Belgian healthcare system has the following key features:Compulsory health insurance, managed jointly by the...

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