Policy positions
Policy position 1
Community care is funded primarily at national level, by one government body responsible for health, social care and ICT solutions. Reimbursement is chiefly from the state. There is a strong focus on the role of GPs, who refer patients to specialists and community nurses only when necessary.
Policy position 2
Community care services are funded primarily at national level, from common state funding by separate health and social welfare ministries. Reimbursement is chiefly from the state and private insurance plans. Patients are encouraged to consult specialists and community nurses directly, use innovative ICT solutions without necessarily going through GPs. Most of the funding for these ICT solutions comes from the state.
Policy position 3
Community care services are funded at regional and local level, by the state and the private sector. Designated staff are trained to ensure patients engage with innovative ICT solutions. Most of the funding for innovative ICT solutions comes from the patient’s health insurance, and not from the state.
Policy position 4
Community care services are funded at regional and local level, by the state, private sector and health insurance. Patients are encouraged to consult community nurses and specialists directly, and use innovative ICT solutions without necessarily going through GPs. Designated staff are trained to ensure patients engage with innovative ICT solutions, funded by the patient’s health insurance, and not from the state.