Deatailed information about the Finnish hospital & healthcare system

1. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
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Finland
 Total Healthcare Expenditure: €15.453 billion
 Total Population: 5,378,000
 124 hospitals in 12 regions
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2. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
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Population Population
Thousands
The population of Finland is calculated to be 5.378
million in mid-2010 and by mid-2060 it is estimated 4,000 45.5
that it will be 6.213 million. This represents a very 3,500 45
modest increase of only 15.5% over 50 years, 3,000 44.5
equivalent to an average annual increase of 0.24%.
2,500 44
Over the next 50 years the population below 15 years 2,000 43.5
of age will increase slightly from 860,000 to 930,000. 1,500 43
At the same time the economically active population
will decrease slightly, falling from 3.549 million to
1,000 42.5
3.479 million. 500 42
0 41.5
As in all European countries, the older section of the
population will increase rapidly. In the 50 years 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060
between 2010 and 2060, the numbers of those over
65 will almost double from 986 thousand to 1.802 0 to 14 15 to 64 65 + Ave. Age
million. Although this increase in the elderly
population is severe, it is not as bad as in similarly
sized countries such as Ireland.
Overall, the average age will increase from 42.5 years
in 2010 to 45.1 in 2060.
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3. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
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Healthcare Expenditure Healthcare Expenditure
Inpatient Day Surgery
Total healthcare expenditure was €15.453 billion in 2008.
16.3% 1.2% Outpatient
The greatest single cost was primary care which accounted
for €2.844 billion closely followed by medical inpatient care 10.6%
at €4.489 billion. The total cost of all hospital medical
treatment was €4.292 billion, 28.1% of the total budget. Travel & Other
3.2% Psychiatric Care
Investment 3.9%
Medical goods cost a total of €2.626 billion (17.2%), split
5.1%
between pharmaceuticals (€2.232 billion) and medical
devices (€394 million). Administration
2.4%
Primary
All the other categories of healthcare expenditure were Medical Healthcare
relatively small. Care of the elderly currently consumes 5% Products 18.6%
of the budget, equivalent to €768 million. This is just above 2.6% Pharmaceuticals
expenditure on student and occupational health. However, 14.6%
the growing elderly population is bound to cause this
expenditure to increase while the cost of student and
occupational health will remain static. Dentistry
6.4%
Although some categories of healthcare expenditure will
Private
not change, the increase in the elderly population will force Expenditure Occupational &
the cost of most sectors of healthcare to rise. The extra 6.0% Elderly Care Student
costs will have to be funded by a gradually diminishing 5.0% 4.1%
economically active population.
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4. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
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Hospitals By Type
Acute Psychiatric Day Case
1 1 0 Ahvenanmaa
12 2 0 Häme
7 4 0 Keski-Suomi
6 4 0 Kuopio
9 1 0 Kymi
3 2 0 Lappi Acute
Mikkeli Psychiatric
4 1 0
Day Case
7 1 0 Oulu
1 2 0 Pohjois-Karjala
11 2 0 Turku ja Pori
27 4 0 Uusimaa
7 2 3 Vaasa
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
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5. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
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Private non- Private for Hospitals by Ownership
Public
profit profit
2 0 0 Ahvenanmaa
13 0 1 Häme
9 0 2 Keski-Suomi
8 0 2 Kuopio
9 0 1 Kymi
5 0 0 Lappi Public & Military
5 0 0 Mikkeli Private non-profit
Private for profit
7 0 1 Oulu
3 0 0 Pohjois-Karjala
12 0 1 Turku ja Pori
28 0 6 Uusimaa
8 0 1 Vaasa
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
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6. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
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Hospitals by Size and Type
Size Psychiatric Acute
(Beds) 30
1 to 200 11 28
25
201 to 500 7 22
501 to 1,000 0 10 20
15
Psychiatric
Note 10 Acute
These figures describe hospitals with 5
inpatient facilities. Day case
establishments are excluded. 0
1 to 200
201 to 500
501 to 1000
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7. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
You are free to use any data or commentary from this report provided you acknowledge Walnut Medical as the source.
Hospitals by Size and Ownership
Private for profit Private non-profit Public & Military
Private
Size Private for Public &
non-
(Beds) profit Military
profit 40
1 to 200 3 0 36
35
201 to 500 0 0 29
501 to 1,000 0 0 10 30
25
20
Note 15
10
These figures describe hospitals with inpatient
facilities. Day case establishments are excluded. 5
0
1 to 200
201 to 500
501 to 1,000
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8. Hospital Registers
Monthly Country Report
WALNUT
Finland, May 2011
M ED IC A L
You are free to use any data or commentary from this report provided you acknowledge Walnut Medical as the source
Finnish healthcare trends
The Finnish health care system offers universal coverage for a Vulnerable groups like the disabled are also covered. Reimbursement is
comprehensive range of health services. It is funded mainly through calculated based on a set of fixed fees, which means that there may be
general taxation. A key feature of the system is decentralisation. The some level of co-payment.
national administration defines general health policy guidelines and
directs the health care system at the state level. The national Ministry of Employers must provide preventative healthcare but KELA reimburses
Social Affairs and Health is responsible for social security, social welfare 50% of the cost. Some larger companies also provide medical treatment
and health services policy. The ministry sets broad development goals, and other health services.
prepares legislation and other key reforms, overseeing their
implementation. Private healthcare is expanding in Finland. Private health services offer
mainly physiotherapy, private GP care, occupational healthcare and
The majority of Finnish health care services are organized and provided by laboratories. The Finns can receive partial reimbursement for private
the municipal health care system. There are currently 348 municipalities, health care .
each with an average population of less than 6,000. Municipalities levy
taxes and receive state subsidies. Specialist care in the municipal system is Finland has made huge progress in healthcare over the last 50 years and
provided by 20 hospital districts, each of which is owned and funded by its has increased life expectancy considerably. However, the challenges over
member municipalities. Each hospital district has at least one main the next 50 years will be concerned with the growing elderly population.
hospital and possibly a number of smaller establishments. Healthcare funding can only come from taxing a gradually shrinking
working population. The Finnish economy is heavily dependent on exports
The government social insurance agency called Kansanelakelaitos or more and any downturn in the global economy will have a direct effect on
commonly known as KELA, is responsible for the state contribution healthcare provision. In the medium term, co-payments are likely to
system. KELA reimburses citizens for most healthcare treatment. State increase, the private healthcare system will grow further and overall
healthcare is only available if you are employed and paying into the taxation must increase just to maintain the current level of care.
healthcare insurance fund or if you are a dependant of an employed
person. Preventive healthcare, maternity care and child health are free.
Hospital Registers is a series of online databases of more than 24,000 hospitals © Walnut Medical
in North America and Europe. For more information visit www.HospitalRegisters.com Contact: Amanda Mason +44 (0)1763 223223
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