The Swedish government is investing a total of 3.5 billion SEK in a healthcare package for the next year's budget, with 1.8 billion SEK specifically aimed at reducing waiting times for medical care. This initiative includes an additional 1 billion SEK for regional efforts, tied to new performance requirements, and the appointment of a national coordinator to ensure effective and coordinated efforts across regions.
Swedish Government Allocates Billions to Reduce Healthcare Waiting Times
Swedish Government Allocates Billions to Reduce Healthcare Waiting Times
The Swedish government is investing a total of 3.5 billion SEK in a healthcare package for the next year's budget. This includes an additional 1.8 billion SEK aimed at reducing healthcare waiting times.
Today, the government is unveiling various initiatives in the health and medical care sector. A key priority is to reduce waiting times, as many patients are waiting unlawfully long for treatment.
To accelerate this effort, the government is allocating an additional 1 billion SEK to the regions, linked to new performance requirements. Additionally, a national coordinator is being appointed to ensure that the regions' efforts are effective and coordinated.
As a measure to shorten waiting times, the government has set aside 1 billion SEK in 2025 to increase the number of cataract, hip replacement, and prolapse surgeries. This initiative is now extended for another two years, with an additional 750 million SEK allocated for 2026.