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Health Insurance in Europe - Role of Self-governing bodies

Role of Self-governing bodies

No Country Status
1 Australia Strong role in all areas of healthcare sector
2 Belgium Self-governing bodies consisting of physicians and sickness funds regulate healthcare industry. Ministry of Health is responsible for the framework.
3 France Majority of the decisions are made by Ministry of Health under the advice of independent assessment agencies such as ANAES. Some decisions are also taken by physicians and sickness-funds.
4 Germany Self-governing bodies play an important role in healthcare insurance regulations in the country. Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss regulates ambulatory and hospital healthcare that constitutes fitness, sickness funds and Federal Hospital Association.
5 Israel Self-governing bodies have a strong role in all areas of healthcare sector.
6 Luxembourg UCM (Union des Caisses de Maladie) regulates health care, but there is only limited intervention by the government.
7 Netherlands Self-regulatory bodies do not have a say in the matter pertaining to healthcare regulations.
8 Switzerland Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs is the sole-authority for all decision-making processes. It plays an advisory role for physicians and sickness funds.

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